Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: A child has had diarrhea for four days, with pasty stools, occurring 3-4 times daily. After taking antibiotics (Amoxicillin - Anqī), the diarrhea worsened, turning into watery stools, occurring 6-7 times daily, which has lasted for 2 days. The antibiotics have been stopped (for 1 day) and the child is now taking "Mama Ai" and "Simida," but there is no improvement. Appetite has decreased, and urine output has reduced, with yellow urine. What should be done next?First follow-up question: Urine and stool test results were normal.
Second follow-up question: The initial diagnosis was a common cold with mild diarrhea, and the doctor prescribed antibiotics. However, every time my child takes antibiotics, they develop diarrhea (does this happen to other children as well?).
Doctor's answer:
I don't know why you need to take antibiotics. Amoxicillin is ineffective for diarrhea and can even cause diarrhea as a side effect. What you need to do now is give your child plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Continue taking Domperidone and Smecta. Smecta should be taken on an empty stomach, half a packet at a time, mixed with 20 ml of water, three times a day.Infant diarrhea has always been a concern for parents. When treating this condition, it's important to consider general treatment methods. Only by using proper methods can families help children recover from the illness as soon as possible, without affecting their growth and development. Therefore, it is essential for parents to seek prompt treatment for their children when they fall ill.