Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a fever and a runny nose, but I got better after taking medicine. Last night, I played in bed wearing only a t-shirt and underwear. This morning, I fed the baby formula, but he vomited right after eating and then had diarrhea. The next several diaper changes involved feeding him noodles, but he only ate a little and then vomited. In the afternoon, he had many episodes of watery diarrhea, but the baby is still in good spirits.Did you catch a cold? Can I still eat Beech-Nut ()? Should I be careful about his diet?
Doctor's answer:
After the baby catches a cold, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dry cough appear, indicating a gastrointestinal type of upper respiratory infection.Recommendation 1:
The baby has a fever. It is recommended to have blood tests done at the hospital. If there are no signs of dehydration such as poor (spirit), dry lips and mucous membranes, or reduced urine output, oral antibiotics can be given. If dehydration occurs, intravenous fluid replacement and intravenous antibiotics should be administered. After all, the baby is very young, and the condition can change rapidly, so it is better to seek medical attention promptly.
Recommendation 2:
If the baby vomits everything they eat, it is advisable to first fast the baby. For diarrhea, Smecta can be used for enemas to protect the intestinal mucosa.