Patient's question:
Last night, after the baby ate some fatty meat, he started having diarrhea shortly after. It's even worse today. Usually, when the baby has diarrhea, I just give him some probiotics. I'd like to ask how to help him get better earlier.Doctor's answer:
Nausea and vomiting are most commonly caused by infections. A stool test should be conducted to check for gastroenteritis or even dysentery. If bacterial gastroenteritis is present, cefixime should be used for treatment. For dysentery, it is necessary to go to an infectious disease hospital. Probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora for treatment. If nausea and vomiting are severe, montmorillonite powder can be used to stop diarrhea. It is also important to pay attention to symptoms of dehydration such as decreased urine output, lethargy, and poor skin elasticity. Immediate hospital treatment with intravenous fluids is required. In terms of diet, it is advisable to consume light, soft, and easily digestible foods, and avoid greasy and irritating foods.