Patient's question:
Half a month ago, the baby had a high fever and was hospitalized, taking medicine for treatment before being discharged. In the past few days, the baby hasn't been eating well and has had some diarrhea, as if digestion isn't going well. The baby is always fussy, and even when taking naps during the day, they always wake up suddenly, crying loudly—no matter how much you try to comfort them, they won't stop, and they don't want the lights turned off. This was never the case before.Details of the previous treatment and its effectiveness: The baby took Mamia and Simethicone for three days. There wasn't much improvement.
What kind of assistance is needed: The baby has never lacked calcium. Could this situation be because the baby was scared while taking the medicine?
Doctor's answer:
This is generally very normal. When sick, appetite tends to be poor, and this has nothing to do with being startled. This discomfort is common after high fever, in addition to dehydration and fluid loss.Recommendations:
It's usually important to eat small, frequent meals and avoid foods like Simeda, as they may worsen discomfort. Generally, taking gluconate calcium can help improve the condition. Most children are not deficient in calcium, so you don’t need to overinterpret the test results.