Patient's question:
My baby is four and a half months old. A few days ago, she had a cough and went to the hospital for a check-up. They said it was pneumonia, so she was admitted to the hospital for a week. During her stay, she had an IV drip. While on the drip, she had diarrhea every day, and her stool was watery. The doctor said it was okay and that it was due to the anti-inflammatory medication. He said her diarrhea would stop once the medication was stopped. She has been discharged for two or three days now, but she is still having diarrhea, though not as watery as before. Now her stool is coming out in chunks, like it might be indigestion. Should she still be taking medication for this?Previous Treatment and Effect:
There was no history of this issue.
Desired Help:
Is it necessary to take medication now?
Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned is recommended to be diagnosed at a hospital to see how pneumonia heals on its own and how it may lead to gastrointestinal infection causing inflammation and indigestion. The situation you described does not suggest taking any more medication. It is advisable to have a stool test done at the hospital to diagnose whether there is any other condition besides gastrointestinal inflammation before further treatment. It is important to give the baby more water, as it can heal on its own, and there is no need to worry. The above is the answer to this question, and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you.