Patient's question:
The baby will be 4 years old in June. Three days ago, I noticed the baby had diarrhea. I gave the baby Smecta, Doublestrain, Cefpodoxime granules, and Huanglian. It improved, and by the third day, the baby was eating dinner normally, drinking milk, fruits, and meat. However, in the middle of the night, the baby started vomiting. I gave the same medicine again, but the frequency of diarrhea decreased, and each time it was just a little. This morning, the baby ate some watermelon, then some noodles and pickled cucumbers, and then had another episode of diarrhea. It was the worst today—five times in total, each time being a thick, pasty consistency, not watery, but thick and runny. The diarrhea happened quickly. The baby is in good spirits and has a good appetite.Previous treatment and effectiveness: I am a bit anxious. The baby took Smecta and Mimi Ai, and also took Cefpodoxime granules and Huanglian. It didn’t improve at first but then got better. What kind of assistance is needed: I want to know what medicine to take and what the situation is. Thank you. Urgent. Misunderstood by netizens.
Doctor's answer:
Children experiencing nausea, vomiting, and dry heaves are signs of digestive dysfunction. Medication treatment is one aspect, but dietary adjustment is also very important. You've been quite aggressive with medication for your baby, using four different types, including a cephalosporin antibiotic.Recommendation: It's suggested to have your baby's stool tested for routine analysis. If there are no pus cells and only a small number of white blood cells in the stool, there's no need to take the cephalosporin. You can apply cold compresses and perform abdominal massage for your baby. In terms of diet, avoid greasy or extremely cold foods for the next few days. Drinking more porridge would be beneficial.