Patient's question:
The baby is almost nine months old. A few days ago, after taking some medicine for rotavirus, it improved and only had a bowel movement once a day, but it wasn't formed. After two days, for some unknown reason, it started having diarrhea again, and it's not in a scrambled egg-like consistency anymore. At night, it cries repeatedly and has high fever. Today, someone said the child was startled and has already been admitted to the hospital. But just now, it had a fresh green, string-like bowel movement that doesn't easily break down, resembling jelly. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
The rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants usually has a longer course and requires one to two weeks to fully recover. It is recommended to focus on administering digestive aids for recuperation. If the symptoms include watery diarrhea, dehydration, and frequent bowel movements, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for intravenous fluid replacement to prevent dehydration. Additionally, temporarily provide easily digestible foods like rice porridge. In daily life, maintain a light diet and consume more easily digestible foods. Pay attention to preventing dehydration in the child and consider using probiotics and antiviral medications.