Patient's question:
The baby will be 5 months old tomorrow, and is exclusively breastfed. Since coming out of the postpartum period, he has been having a bowel movement almost every day. However, on January 13th, he suddenly had three bowel movements during the day. The stool color was normal, just like usual—not watery. On the morning of January 14th and evening, he had one bowel movement each time, and the amount was larger. In the morning, the stool was normal, but in the evening, it turned light yellow. After finishing the bowel movement, some watery stool was expelled. His temperature was measured, and it was slightly elevated at 37.9°C. Last night, his temperature stayed between 37°C and 38.1°C, mostly around 38°C. He ate and drank normally last night, and his urine output seemed to be quite high. At around 4 a.m., he had a bowel movement that was thick and sticky but light in color and not very large. So far, his temperature is still 38°C. I have wiped his body several times and applied fever patches. I would like to consult about what is wrong with the baby and what good methods can be used to handle this situation?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, the child may have gastroenteritis, and it is accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea. It is recommended to go to the hospital for blood tests and stool tests, and to use anti-inflammatory medication promptly to treat the condition and prevent the child from having recurrent fever. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my baby suddenly has loose watery stools and fever tomorrow?" I hope it helps you. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!