Patient's question:
The baby has had diarrhea for three days. Yesterday, they had nine bowel movements, some of which were just yellow water. The baby started experiencing frequent vomiting a month ago, with several episodes of vomiting, large amounts of vomit containing mucus and curdled milk. They were given Domperidone, but it didn't heal completely. Three days ago, they started having diarrhea, and a stool test showed 3-5 red blood cells and 1-2 white blood cells. They were given Cefixime, but they still had five bowel movements and one episode of vomiting with a large amount. The baby is not crying but has lost a lot of weight and is no longer as active as before. What should we do now? What is actually wrong with the child? Please help! Thank you very much!Doctor's answer:
The child is three and a half months old. Nausea, vomiting, and retching lead to recurrent malnutrition and electrolyte disorders, resulting in symptoms such as poor mental state, fatigue, and other discomforts. The baby's diarrhea and retching are likely due to poor digestion or gastrointestinal infections. Treatment requires a comprehensive evaluation, ensuring the baby does not lose fluids and correcting electrolyte imbalances. For a three-month-old baby with diarrhea and retching, intravenous medication is a good choice, as it can replenish digestive fluids and nutrients, quickly alleviating the baby's suffering.