Patient's question:
Medical Description: Hello, my son just had diarrhea and a fever of 38 degrees. I just gave him Smecta. Should I still take anti-inflammatory medication?History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered; it just occurred.
Help Needed: Should I still take anti-inflammatory medication? If so, what medication should I take?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the stool is typically watery and has a ribbon-like appearance, it is more likely to be caused by a viral infection. Without evidence of bacterial infection, it is important not to overuse antibiotics. The general treatment approach includes using Montmorillonite powder to stop diarrhea, drinking oral rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.For a baby in this condition, whether they can take anti-inflammatory medication depends on the results of a stool examination. If there are white blood cells present, it would be appropriate to use anti-inflammatory medication. If there are no white blood cells, there is no need to take anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, pathological diarrhea can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication, while physiological diarrhea is usually caused by intestinal dysbiosis and can be managed with probiotics.