Patient's question:
The baby is now 10 months old and has been weaned for 1 month. On October 17th, the baby might have eaten too much. In the morning of October 18th, there was a bit of loose stool, and then another one at noon. In the evening, the baby had a high fever of 38.5°C. They took Tylenol fever reducer and by the morning, the fever had come down. The baby started running a nose. After the nap, the condition improved. The baby was fed three times at night, which was a relief.On October 19th, the baby ate a lot in the morning and vomited after two hours. At noon, she was given two dumplings, and she vomited again after the nap. In the afternoon, she vomited once because she was feeding too quickly. At 7 PM, she had a bowel movement, which wasn't very liquid but very smelly. The color was yellowish-white. At 8:23 PM, she drank 100 milliliters.
Doctor's answer:
Your baby's condition is considered to be diarrhea. It is important to determine whether it is caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection.Suggestions:
1. A stool routine test should be conducted. If there are no pus cells or white blood cells indicating bacterial infection, antibiotics are generally not needed. If antibiotics are necessary, narrow-spectrum antibiotics should be used.
2. Antiviral treatment, fluid replacement, and electrolyte supplementation should be provided. It would be better to conduct a blood electrolyte test and provide corresponding supplements.
3. Montmorillonite powder, combined with racemic dorudotropine granules and quadruple live bacteria tablets, can be used for symptomatic treatment.
4. A diet of easily digestible and light foods such as rice porridge and noodles should be given, while avoiding greasy and sweet foods.
Wishing your baby a healthy growth!