Patient's question:
The baby has had diarrhea for a long time. A few days ago, they went to the hospital for a stool test, which showed positive for rotavirus. The doctor prescribed· (Bifilac) and (Smecta). They have been taking these for four days with no improvement. What should they do? Urgent!Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the above condition involves problems that arise after a baby suffers from diarrhea, and if the symptoms are diagnosed as rotavirus gastroenteritis, the typical symptoms include dry retching, nausea and vomiting, and egg-like watery stools. For mild cases, the course of the illness is about 7 days, while for more severe cases, the duration can be 1-2 weeks. You can focus on giving him the above medications, add an antiviral drug like Ribavirin or an antiviral oral liquid, and combine it with dietary therapy. You should reduce his milk intake and cook some millet porridge for him, drink the broth (you can also add a little salt or sugar), but avoid eating the millet itself. It is both nutritious and beneficial for the stomach. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.