Patient's question:
Alright, my baby is 18 and a half years old. Suddenly had watery diarrhea. At first, the stool was like scrambled eggs, then it became watery-like. What should I do? 4 days. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took Smecta, Mamey Love, and Gentamicin Granules. What kind of assistance is needed: ...Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, the baby is 18 and a half months old and suddenly developed watery diarrhea. At first, the stool was like egg-like, but later it became watery.Hello, according to your description, we initially suspect that your baby may have viral gastroenteritis. It is best to go to a formal hospital's laboratory to check for rotavirus infection so that antiviral treatment can be administered. Generally, we recommend oral rehydration with a mixture of physiological saline, sugar, and soda water. It is important to follow the principle of small, frequent amounts. The mother must be patient and feed the baby with a spoon every 6 to 8 minutes to help alleviate the baby's dehydration. In necessary cases, hospitalization for intravenous fluid replacement may be required. You can also use Dinggui'er umbilical patches, HUTONG, or drugs like Silitaz.
When preparing formula milk, pay attention to adding water first, then adding the powder, and you can also add a lot of chrysanthemum crystal powder to the milk. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to daily care and hygiene during feeding.