Patient's question:
My baby is 5 months old and has been having diarrhea recently. What should I do? I have been taking medicine for two days and using Dinggui ointment. I request that the doctor provide a treatment method.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. If dysentery is present, it is necessary to go to an infectious disease hospital. Probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora for treatment. For severe nausea and vomiting, montmorillonite powder can be used to stop diarrhea. It is also important to pay attention to symptoms of dehydration, such as decreased urine output, fatigue, and poor skin elasticity. Immediate hospital treatment with intravenous fluids is required if these symptoms occur. In terms of diet, it is advisable to consume light, soft, and easily digestible foods, and avoid greasy and irritating foods.