Question
Recently, my child has been feeling very hot, and I was worried he might be overheating, so I gave him some ice cream. The next day, he started having stomach pain and began to have diarrhea, and his face looked really bad. What methods can help a child with diarrhea recover?
Answer
Since children have increased nutritional needs during diarrhea, it’s not advisable to restrict their diet too much or to fast for too long, as this can lead to malnutrition. For children with severe vomiting, temporary fasting for 4 to 6 hours can be considered, but they should not be deprived of water. In cases of viral enteritis, secondary lactase deficiency may occur, and in such cases, it may be considered to switch to legumes or starch-based foods instead of dairy products.