What should I do if my baby has diarrhea after receiving an intravenous drip?

Patient's question:

The baby came back after being on an IV drip for a week. They kept having diarrhea, up to 6-7 times a day. Before each episode of diarrhea, their stomach would make gurgling noises, and then they would pass gas, followed by the stool, which wasn't very liquid—it was like scrambled eggs.

Doctor's answer:

Generally, this situation may be related to the intravenous drip a few days ago. The drip may have harmed the probiotics in the intestines, leading to some digestive discomfort. It is considered possible that this could be non-infectious nausea and vomiting, possibly related to the cooling properties of the medication. It is recommended that you revisit the hospital for a follow-up examination, including a stool test. If it is non-infectious, it is suggested that you use traditional Chinese medicine or Chinese patent medicine to regulate your digestive system. For example: Zhuyajiao Li Stop Diarrhea Granules, Montmorillonite Powder, etc.

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