Question
The child ate a lot of cold things, such as cucumbers and grapefruits, in the evening of January 6th. They started vomiting that night, and by the third day, they began to have diarrhea. On the 7th, they saw a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, who diagnosed it as catching a cold and prescribed Bifidobacterium quadrivalent live bacteria tablets. However, there was no improvement. They then saw a Western medicine doctor, but due to issues with registration, the problem was not resolved. They saw a traditional Chinese medicine doctor again and were given pediatric Er Cha Qing Re Granules and Montmorillonite Powder. The child had a fever of 38°C, and after the fever subsided, they still had diarrhea but no vomiting. By the 9th, the symptoms had not improved, and they decided to see a Western medicine doctor regardless. After the hospital examination, the doctor believed there was nothing serious and suggested a stool test. However, since the stool was not sent for testing within the specified time, the test has not been completed yet. On the morning of the 10th, the child’s spirit slightly improved, but they still had symptoms like rumbling in the stomach, no flatulence, and hiccups. The parents asked what precautions should be taken and if there were any major problems.
Answer
The situation you described may be due to acute gastroenteritis caused by improper diet, which usually improves gradually through dietary adjustments. It is recommended to avoid giving the child cold foods for the next few days and focus on soft, easily digestible foods. Drinking soup can help replenish electrolytes and fluids. You can try using cold compresses or external umbilical patches to relieve symptoms.