Patient's question:
Baby is 7 months and 9 days old. On the evening of November 23, she had one episode of diarrhea with a curd-like consistency. Half an hour later, she was given 150 milliliters of formula, with intervals of about 5 minutes, and all of it was vomited out. On the morning of November 24, she started fevering at 37.5°C (confirmed as autumnal nausea and vomiting). Subsequently, her temperature rose to 38°C. She was given Xiao'er Chai Gui and applied fever-reducing patches, and her temperature gradually returned to normal. However, an hour later, she started fevering again. Throughout the day, she had three fever episodes, with the highest temperature reaching 38.9°C. The last two fever episodes were controlled with ibuprofen drops.After the fever subsided, she began having diarrhea over the next two days, not watery, about five times a day. She was given probiotics and Montmorillonite powder, and also applied ointment. The probiotics were continued, while the Montmorillonite powder was taken for two days. From the start of the symptoms to today (November 28), it has been five days. Today, she started having watery diarrhea, about four times a day. She took one dose of Montmorillonite powder today, and the probiotics are still being taken. Additionally, she started taking oral rehydration solution (ORS) today (the instructions say one packet is mixed with 500 milliliters of water, but she found it too concentrated, so she mixed it with 1,500 milliliters of water. She started drinking it in the afternoon).
How long will my baby's symptoms last, and what else should I do for treatment?
Doctor's answer:
As you mentioned, the child's condition is mostly due to indigestion. It is recommended to conduct a stool test while encouraging the child to drink more water. In terms of diet, it is advisable to eat smaller, more frequent meals. Additionally, it is suggested that parents take the child for a thorough examination and actively treat the symptoms. At the same time, parents should provide proper care, as the child's full recovery will take time. The above advice is for the question "How to treat a baby who has diarrhea once at seven months old?" and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!