Patient's question:
An eight-month-old baby with pneumonia was treated with azithromycin and discharged five days ago. They are still experiencing nausea and vomiting, with watery diarrhea resembling egg drop soup. What could be the reason, and how long will it take to recover?Doctor's answer:
The baby experienced egg-like stools again due to intravenous administration of roxithromycin for pneumonia. The gastrointestinal tract of the baby is not yet fully developed, and enzyme activity is relatively low, but nutritional needs are relatively high, leading to a heavy burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, the transmission of the infection, along with gastrointestinal reactions to roxithromycin in some cases, can cause nausea and vomiting.Based on the above description, it is recommended to give the baby oral probiotics and montmorillonite. Administer the medication to the baby on time. Avoid letting the baby catch a cold, drink more hot water, get more rest, and pay attention to preventing colds.
Finally, wishing you and your baby good health!