Patient's question:
The night before yesterday, the baby suddenly vomited, and the next day had diarrhea. He was listless and had no appetite but no fever, and had no stomach pain. In the afternoon, I took him to the hospital.Past treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor said since the baby had no appetite, he needed to be given intravenous fluids. They prepared some medicine and said it would take a few days to see results. In the meantime, he should only eat some porridge and a little meat paste. He couldn’t breastfeed and couldn’t eat enough either.
What help is needed: He’s a bit better today, but still has some diarrhea. However, he wants to eat and doesn’t know if he can eat other things. He’s hungry and craving food.
Doctor's answer:
Nausea, vomiting, and retching are most commonly caused by infections. A urine test is needed to check for bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infections, and a stool test should be conducted to see if there is gastroenteritis. Treatment should be based on the results of the urine and stool tests.If there is nausea and fatigue, it is important to be alert for conditions such as myocarditis or appendicitis. Probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora and treat the condition. Montmorillonite powder can be used to stop diarrhea. If the nausea is severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital for intravenous antiemetic medication. Additionally, if there are symptoms of dehydration, immediate hospitalization for intravenous fluid replacement treatment is required. In terms of diet, it is important to consume light, soft, and easily digestible foods. Spoiled food should be avoided.