Patient's question:
Medical Description: It has been five days since August 9th. The first day was quite severe, with about ten episodes, while yesterday there were three, the day before yesterday there was one, and today I went to the hospital for a stool routine test. The results showed neutrophils: 0-1 (I think this is the correct way to express it). The child has been drinking only formula milk and has been in good spirits, with no issues with drinking or eating.History of Treatment and Effect: I took some Montmorillonite powder.
Help Needed: I mainly want to understand the lab results. What are neutrophils? I just searched online and saw many mentions of two plus signs (+) and three plus signs (++), but my child has only one minus sign (-). What does this mean? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to check the stool test to determine if it is indigestion or intestinal inflammation. Also, pay attention to whether it is caused by a cold leading to intestinal dysfunction. If it is indigestion, oral medications such as Shanmai Jianpi Koufuye (Mountain Barberry Jiaopi Oral Liquid) and Simida should be taken. For severe cases, consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Extend the interval between feedings to allow the digestive system to rest. Increase fluid intake. If supplementary foods are being introduced, pause or reduce the amount of supplementary foods. Gradually resume adding supplementary foods once symptoms improve. Avoid consuming indigestible foods. If the test shows inflammation, anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended. If there is a fever, fever-reducing treatment should be administered. For severe cases, intravenous treatment is necessary. Extend the interval between feedings to allow the digestive system to rest. Increase fluid intake. Avoid consuming indigestible foods.