Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a fever, diarrhea, and wasn't feeling well!!!I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis!
Please advise, respected doctors, on how to treat it and how to prevent and pay attention to it in the future!!!
Thank you to all the doctors!!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, there is no specific treatment for viral gastroenteritis, and antibiotics are generally not recommended. Only nursing and feeding need to be paid attention to, and the supply of lactose-containing foods should be minimized or stopped as much as possible. Oral rehydration with dilute saline should be given to prevent dehydration or correct mild dehydration. If the child shows signs of deteriorating mental state, significantly reduced urine output, or sunken eyes, it indicates severe dehydration and should be taken to the hospital immediately to avoid delaying treatment and causing irreparable loss.The prevention of viral gastroenteritis should focus on the following aspects:
A. Avoid letting the child come into contact with children suffering from diarrhea.
B. Wash hands before caring for the child.
C. Pay attention to regular cleaning and disinfection of the child’s utensils.
D. Do not let the child’s nipples come into contact with hands or an adult’s mouth when feeding.
E. Avoid taking the child to crowded public places to prevent respiratory infection with the virus.
Wishing the child a speedy recovery!