Starting in August last year, the child experienced diarrhea, mainly after dinner, with mucous stools and a pale color. Treatment at the hospital was ineffective, and it was later diagnosed as a parasitic disease. After treatment, the condition improved. In May this year (when the weather was warmer), similar symptoms appeared again after dinner. Could it be a recurrence of parasitic disease?
In traditional Chinese medicine, based on different pathological phenomena, children’s diarrhea is categorized into damp heat and cold dampness types. Understanding their characteristics can help in disease diagnosis and treatment.
Based on your description, it may be caused by nausea and vomiting during autumn and winter, which is common in rotavirus infections. The winter nausea and vomiting virus usually lasts for about a week, and you can take Montmorillonite Powder + Loperamide Granules + Probiotics, and also consume Huoxiang Decoction. If there are too many bowel movements, pay attention to hydration, and use oral rehydration salts for hydration.
A 1-year-old child has loose stools with foam, and whether it is related to formula milk or complementary feeding.
Treatment Methods and Precautions for Children’s Diarrhea
Understand the causes and effective treatment methods for children’s diarrhea, including dietary adjustments, medication, and measures to prevent dehydration.
Children’s diarrhea is a common illness; it is recommended to consult a doctor before treatment.
Advice on dealing with children’s diarrhea that has lasted for three days
When a child’s diarrhea persists without improvement, consider the possibility of dyspepsia or enteritis, and seek appropriate medical advice and treatment.
It’s recommended to test a stool routine to determine if it’s enteritis, and be cautious of the potential disruption of gut flora caused by antibiotics, which may worsen diarrhea. Currently, intravenous fluid replacement is needed, and we wish the baby a healthy growth.
