Patient's question:
A 8-month-old baby with pneumonia was treated with azithromycin and has been discharged for five days. They are still experiencing nausea and vomiting, with watery diarrhea resembling egg drop soup. What could be the reason, and how long will it take to recover?Doctor's answer:
The baby experienced egg-like stools again due to intravenous erythromycin for pneumonia. The gastrointestinal tract is not yet fully developed, and enzyme activity is relatively low, but nutritional needs are relatively high, placing a heavy burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Combined with infection and gastrointestinal reactions to erythromycin in some cases, it can lead to nausea and vomiting. Based on the above description, it is recommended to give the baby oral probiotics and Montmorillonite. Administer the medication to the baby on time. Do not let the baby catch a cold, drink more hot water, get more rest, and pay attention to preventing colds. Finally, wishing you and your baby good health!