Patient's question:
The baby has recently had diarrhea with a yellow, watery consistency and curds, accompanied by a foul smell. She is also experiencing stomach upset and yellow nasal discharge. What should I do? It has been about four or five days since the diarrhea started, with the same symptoms. Previous treatment and effectiveness: No specific treatment has been given. Assistance needed: What foods can help reduce heat in the body?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to check a complete blood count and a routine stool test. If there is evidence of bacterial infection, it is suggested to use the aforementioned antibiotics (e.g., cefixime) under the guidance of a doctor. If it is purely a viral infection, some antiviral medications (e.g., ribavirin granules) may be sufficient. If nausea and vomiting are severe, it is recommended to actively administer fluid therapy (oral rehydration solution or intravenous fluids) to prevent the child from becoming dehydrated again. Additionally, under the guidance of a doctor, you can test montmorillonite powder (Special Note: The use of montmorillonite powder must be scientific: it must be dissolved with 50–100 milliliters of water before oral administration. Only in this way can the medication cover the intestinal mucosa and achieve a certain effect in stopping diarrhea).