Patient's question:
The child is now 14 months old. In the past two days, they've had some diarrhea. Today was the worst, with five episodes of loose stools. It seems like they're trying to poop but can't, sometimes only managing to pass a little bit of loose stool. Today, I gave them Smecta, and in the evening, I gave them one lactase tablet.Would it be okay to mix the medicine with formula, or will it reduce its effectiveness? What other medications should I consider? Should I take them to the hospital? In the morning, they only had one bowel movement, but in the afternoon, they had many more.
What should I pay attention to in terms of diet? Thank you.
Desired assistance: How should I handle diarrhea in infants and young children?
Doctor's answer:
Consider the nausea and vomiting in the autumn, most of which are caused by rotavirus, with a course of illness lasting 3-7 days. Advice: As you described, there may be dehydration requiring fluid therapy. You can give your child Panadol tablets, folic acid tablets, Intestinal Recovery tablets, lactobacillus tablets, and bicarbonate tablets, each half a tablet, three times a day, while also taking Changle Kang effervescent. Life care: Avoid eating raw and cold food. At the same time, drink more water, and that's it.