Patient's question:
Patient is male, 6.5 months old, previously in good health. Current condition: Diarrhea, watery stools, creamy white in color, with a small amount of mucus, occurring 3-4 times daily. On the 7th day, there was fever with a temperature of around 38.5°C, which subsided by the 8th day.Doctor's answer:
Children with diarrhea need to prevent dehydration and electrolyte disorders. When a child has diarrhea, water is lost from the body, so it is necessary to replenish large amounts of fluids and electrolytes. It is recommended to use rice water with salt. While replenishing fluids and electrolytes, treatment should also be given for symptoms. There are many causes of infant and young child diarrhea. If a child is diagnosed with infant and young child diarrhea, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in children and maintain a balanced diet.