Patient's question:
Baoyi is one year old. These past few days, he has had diarrhea. The first two days, the diarrhea was frothy and watery. Yesterday, he took some medicine, but today the diarrhea is still watery but lighter in color than yesterday. Is it getting better? Today is the fifth day of diarrhea.Previous treatment and effectiveness: No specific treatment mentioned.
Assistance needed: Just want to ask what to do next.
Doctor's answer:
You are mainly experiencing nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are characterized by a significantly reduced frequency of bowel movements compared to your usual habits, with thin, watery stool. Nausea and vomiting are often accompanied by a sense of urgency to defecate, as well as other symptoms like urination. You should pay close attention to this.Recommendation: Based on the causative pathogen, additional antibiotic treatment is recommended. Commonly used antibiotics include compound neomycin and fluoroquinolones. In your daily life, pay attention to your diet to ensure adequate nutrition. Avoid aggravating the injury to the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, it is advisable to follow a light, liquid diet, such as rice soup, diluted fruit juice, and noodle soup, etc.