Patient's question:
Zai Zai is 1 year 8 months and 6 days old. A few days ago, he had watery diarrhea with green stools, slightly bloody, and it smelled very foul. Sometimes, I noticed fine, white, moving things in the stool—could they be worms? Lately, the baby has been itchy around the navel. What could be causing this? What issues might be present in the stool test results? Are there worms in Zai Zai’s stomach? Do I need to give him medication?Doctor's answer:
Looking at the test results, it was confirmed that the infection is caused by rotavirus. The child has rotavirus-induced gastroenteritis, which is characterized by acute onset and severe symptoms. The solutions include:1. Mild Nausea and Vomiting: This is self-limiting with a course of 5-7 days. During the first 2-3 days of onset, the child may experience 10-20 bowel movements per day, with stool resembling egg yolk soup. Dehydration is prone to occur. (Light diet) should be provided, and stool volume should be increased. Rice soup can be used to aid hydration and replenish lost fluids. The amount of rice soup should be adjusted based on the frequency of vomiting to prevent further dehydration.
2. Severe Nausea and Vomiting: This can lead to electrolyte imbalances in the body and, in severe cases, may result in shock. Emergency medical attention is required.