Patient's question:
At 14 months, the baby started dry heaving on the morning of the 1st, and by the afternoon, they had a high fever. The breast milk they just ate came back up shortly after. They went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor diagnosed acute gastroenteritis. The baby was given ceftriaxone and antiviral medication, and they stopped vomiting. On the 1st, the baby had a total of two bowel movements.By the 2nd, the baby had started having watery diarrhea, which became more frequent. Their temperature rose to over 38.5°C, and they showed signs of anorexia, lack of energy, and barely ate anything. Later, it was discovered that the baby had rotavirus. In addition to red blood cells and fat globules, the doctor continued to give ceftriaxone and antiviral medication. The baby began to show signs of fever reduction after receiving intravenous fluids.
On the 3rd, a thorough check of myocardial enzymes revealed very high levels, over 80. On the 4th, the baby was transferred to another hospital for treatment. The doctor administered normal saline and heat-toxin-clearing medicine. Regarding the myocardial enzymes, the doctor said they would recover completely once the baby resumed normal eating, advising us to let the baby eat as usual. However, the baby continued to be drowsy and lacked energy.
On the 5th, the baby still didn’t drink much saline, so the doctor administered more saline and heat-toxin-clearing medicine. However, the baby’s spirits improved, and they were willing to get up and move around. Later, the baby was treated at home with oral saline and probiotics, and their diet returned to normal.
However, in the past three days, the baby has started to have fever at night, and by the morning of the third day, the fever subsided. They had a cough and thick yellow nasal discharge. It’s unclear what’s causing this.
Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to explain your question. Your baby has been experiencing recurring issues like coughing, high fever, and yellow nasal discharge! It is recommended to pay attention to drinking more plain water in daily life. It is still advisable to seek treatment at the medical institution where it has been effective. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and if there are any discomforts, please follow up promptly. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my 14-month-old baby has vomiting and high fever?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!