Patient's question:
The baby has had diarrhea for a long time. A few days ago, they went to the hospital for a stool test, which showed a positive result for rotavirus. The doctor prescribed Bifidobacterium infantis, Smectite, and took it for four days, but there has been no improvement. What should I do? Urgent.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the condition mentioned above is a problem that occurs after the baby suffers from diarrhea. If the symptoms described are present and rotavirus gastroenteritis is diagnosed, the typical symptoms include dry cough, nausea and vomiting, and egg-like watery stools. In mild cases, the course of the illness is about 7 days, while in more severe cases, the course of the illness lasts for 1-2 weeks. You can focus on giving him the above medications, add an antiviral drug like ribavirin or an antiviral oral liquid, and combine it with dietary therapy. You should reduce his milk intake, cook some millet porridge for him, and drink the liquid (you can also add a little salt or sugar). Do not eat the millet itself, as it is both nutritious and beneficial for the stomach. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.