Patient's question:
Four-month-old baby, vomiting and diarrhea with fever. Three days later, no more vomiting, normal body temperature. Now it's just diarrhea, with curd-like stool. The baby is exclusively formula-fed, with an average daily intake of about 800-900ml. Currently, it's only around 400ml per day. Will this lead to malnutrition or hunger in the baby? Is digestive saline needed?Doctor's answer:
A four-month-old baby has been vomiting and having diarrhea, with a fever for three days. Now, he no longer vomits, and his temperature is normal. The main issue now is loose stools, which consist of milk curds. He is exclusively breastfed, with a usual intake of about 800-900ml, but now he only consumes around 400ml per day. Will this lead to malnutrition and hunger in the baby? Does he need digestive saline? After the baby experiences nausea and vomiting again, as his gastrointestinal function has not fully recovered, it is not advisable to have excessive bowel movements at this time. As his gastrointestinal function gradually improves, his bowel movement volume will also gradually decrease. There is no need to worry about this.