Patient's question:
The baby is five and a half months old. Since the day before yesterday, he has had diarrhea and a fever. The night before yesterday, he wore a fever-reducing patch, and the fever went down. Yesterday afternoon, he had another fever, and last night he received an injection for fever. This morning until now, his temperature has been normal, but he is still having diarrhea. When he takes medicine, he vomits it right back up. The stool test showed a small amount of fat droplets, indicating indigestion. Is it the only option to give him an IV? He won't take medicine right now.Doctor's answer:
A five-month-old child has symptoms of diarrhea and fever, which may indicate some degree of intestinal inflammation. If digestion is poor, it's important to seek timely medical treatment. During this period, the child should eat small, frequent meals and try to drink some rice porridge. Formula milk should be consumed in moderation. Physical cooling methods can be used, along with taking Waking Spleen and Nourishing Children Granules and Bifidus Bifidum for treatment. If the child has frequent bowel movements, Montmorillonite Powder can be used to stop diarrhea.The above advice is for the question "What should I do if a 5.5-month-old baby has diarrhea and fever?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!