Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby is over 10 months old and has had diarrhea since yesterday. The stool is very liquid and a bit like scrambled eggs. We have already taken medicine, but it hasn't improved. Please help, doctor.Doctor's answer:
This symptom is commonly seen in viral diarrhea in young children and requires a visit to the doctor for a thorough stool examination and diagnosis. If the results are negative three consecutive times, it can be treated as indigestion. Based on the current season, it is likely caused by enterovirus transmission. It is recommended to treat with antiviral and supportive therapy while suppressing bowel movements and paying attention to fluid digestion. In case of necessity, intravenous fluids may be administered for fluid digestion. For severe vomiting, electrolyte imbalance should be monitored. If there is lethargy and anorexia, a visit to the doctor for blood ion super-physiological examination is necessary to replenish the deficient electrolytes. It is absolutely crucial not to rashly use anti-diarrheal medication, as this may lead to viral toxins entering the bloodstream, resulting in toxicemia.