Patient's question:
My baby had pneumonia and was hospitalized for a week. After coming home, they have been having loose, watery stools and receiving intravenous fluids at the hospital. I want to know what's going on.Doctor's answer:
Patient, pneumonia is mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, and the inflammation affects more than one lung segment, with diffuse fibrin exudation in the alveoli as the basis for acute inflammation. The causes of pneumonia include exposure to cold, overexertion, or getting soaked in rain. For your condition, I recommend timely antibiotic treatment. High fever is generally not treated with antipyretics such as aspirin or acetaminophen to prevent severe dehydration leading to hypovolemic shock. Patients with pain and severe restlessness may be given chloral hydrate for sedation. Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, and additional measures should be taken for shock and respiratory failure.