Patient's question:
A six-month-old baby was hospitalized with pneumonia and started receiving intravenous drips. During the hospital stay, they began experiencing nausea and vomiting, occurring five to six times a day. The baby's stool tests were normal, and the doctor attributed the nausea and vomiting to the anti-inflammatory medication, suggesting a need for gradual recovery. After discharge, the baby continued to experience nausea and vomiting for more than a week, with the same frequency of five to six episodes. The stool sometimes contained mucus or had a curd-like consistency and smelled very foul. In the past two days, the stool has turned yellow, without residue, and is more liquid, with a less intense odor. The baby has been passing more gas. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is likely that the child's pneumonia may be caused by exposure to cold or infection from others. Nausea and vomiting are more likely to be side effects of antibiotics or pseudomembranous colitis. Additionally, it is necessary to rule out the possibility of viral gastroenteritis.It is recommended to take the child to a regular hospital pediatric clinic for a follow-up visit. The on-duty physician should perform an abdominal palpation, check a complete blood count, a routine stool test, and an abdominal ultrasound. Based on the results, symptomatic treatment should be provided. During this period, avoid spicy and extremely cold foods, and prevent the navel from getting cold. Wishing you a speedy recovery.