Patient's question:
Doctor, the baby is one year old. Since 5 a.m. yesterday, the baby has had a fever with a temperature of 38.5°C, a cough with phlegm, and a few coughs. The doctor at the hospital didn't test the urine but said there were bubbles in the throat with some redness and phlegm in the lungs, and prescribed medication. By noon, the temperature was 38.9°C, and the baby also had diarrhea, with a total of 4 watery bowel movements by the evening. I added Montmorillonite powder medication. At 6 p.m. last night, the temperature was 38°C, and I applied a fever-reducing patch on the baby until 3 a.m. when the temperature dropped to 37.1°C. In the morning, I took the baby to another hospital for a urine test. The doctor said there was no inflammation and that antibiotics were not needed.. Could you please help me review the report and see if everything is normal? Should I stop using the antibiotics?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify this. Based on your test results, it indicates a viral infection, so there is indeed no bacterial infection. You can stop taking Cefixime for a while. For your child's diarrhea, you can add Lactic Acid Bacteria Granules and Pepsin Granules to enhance absorption. If the bowel movements become very frequent and your child experiences symptoms like dry skin and mucous membranes, thirst, and decreased urination, it will be necessary to seek hospital treatment with intravenous fluids.The above is my advice on this matter. I hope it helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!