Patient's question:
My baby is four and a half months old. A few days ago, she had a cough and went to the hospital for a check-up. They said it was pneumonia, so she was admitted to the hospital for a week. During the drip, she had diarrhea every day, and it was like water coming out. The doctor said it was okay and that it was due to the anti-inflammatory medication. Once the medication was stopped, the diarrhea would stop. Now, she has been discharged for two or three days, but she is still having diarrhea, though not as liquidy as before. Now, the diarrhea is coming out in chunks, like indigestion. Should she still be taking medication for this?Previous Treatment and Effect:
There was no history of this before.
Desired Help:
Is it necessary to take medication now?
Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned is recommended to be diagnosed at the hospital to see how pneumonia heals on its own, how it can lead to gastrointestinal infection causing inflammation and indigestion. The situation you described does not recommend taking any more medication. You can go to the hospital for a stool test to diagnose how the body is affected by gastrointestinal inflammation before further treatment. Give the baby more water, as it can heal on its own. There is no need to worry. The above is the answer to this question, and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you.