Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Diarrhea for over a week, initially without occult blood, then with occult blood. Received intravenous infusion. Stool still unformed. White blood cells: 1-2.History of Treatment and Effect: In the initial days of the baby's diarrhea, there were 4-5 loose yellow bowel movements with white blood cells 2-3. Oral medications included Ersun Granules for Children and Mimi Ai. After 2 days, the occult blood test was positive with ++ white blood cells and + red blood cells. The doctor recommended 2 days of intravenous infusion, including 50 mg of Xiyanping Injection and 1 gram of Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection. After another 2 days, the occult blood test was negative, white blood cells were 0-2, and the stool remained loose yellow. The doctor advised continuing the same intravenous infusion until the stool formed.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in fact, regarding the child's bowel movement issue, personally I still consider it more likely to be bacterial gastroenteritis, with dysentery being less probable. However, it needs to be differentiated through stool culture.Advice:
1. Although dysentery is less likely, the treatment principles for bacterial gastroenteritis are basically the same. Currently, the treatment is appropriate, and the stool results indicate a positive response to treatment.
2. Has the child already been treated for 4 days? The overall treatment duration is still slightly short. It would be advisable to continue treatment for another 1-2 days. If the bowel movements are infrequent, oral medication at home can also be considered.
3. Pay attention to dietary habits—eat less and more frequently—to avoid overburdening the gastrointestinal tract. Rice soup and diarrhea formula milk can be used.
Wishing your baby healthy growth!