Patient's question:
A baby who is more than four months old has had diarrhea for over 20 days without improvement. They have received injections and taken medicine, but it still hasn't gotten better. In the past few days, the frequency of diarrhea has decreased, but there are still bubbles. What could be the reason? A stool routine test shows 2-4 white blood cells. I want to know what to feed the baby and what precautions to take. Someone suggested boiling pomegranate core and honey in water to drink. Is that okay? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, the situation you described may require attention. The problem the child is experiencing is likely rotavirus gastroenteritis. This type of disease generally affects infants and young children, and it is common in the autumn. For mild diarrhea, oral medication you mentioned should be fine. For severe diarrhea, intravenous treatment and antiviral medication should be applied.Recommendation: Based on your description, it is recommended to take the child to the pediatric department of a hospital for examination. Clinical virological tests should be conducted to identify the virus, and then follow the doctor's advice for medication.