Patient's question:
A week ago, the child had diarrhea, which was watery with undigested food. They went to the district hospital.Treatment history and effectiveness:
The hospital ruled out a viral infection, and the blood tests were mostly normal. They prescribed probiotics, protease powder, and acetylmethicone tablets. The child felt slightly better after taking them, but still had difficulty digesting. The stool color was also a bit grayish.
The child had one to three bowel movements a day, which were not very liquid but also not well-formed. From this morning until now, they have had three bowel movements, and they have become increasingly watery. Additionally, the child’s small hands sometimes feel hot and sometimes cold. After fruit snacks and naps, their face is often very red and hot, taking a long time to cool down. Sometimes, the fever slightly subsides after a bowel movement. They also have constant bad breath.
Help needed:
Why does the child never seem to get better completely? How can the condition be cured to help the child recover quickly?
Doctor's answer:
According to the baby's condition description, it is mainly about the recurrence of nausea and vomiting. Currently, the focus is on consulting the cause and further measures.1. From the characteristics of the child's condition, the cause of the recurrence of nausea and vomiting is many, possibly related to factors such as indigestion, viral infection, and catching a cold.
2. For the child's current condition, it is important to monitor body temperature, especially to prevent fever.
3. If fever symptoms occur, it is recommended to visit the pediatric clinic of the local hospital promptly, improve relevant tests, further confirm the diagnosis, and administer intravenous treatment if necessary.