Patient's question:
My son usually eats some muddled congee, milk, and porridge on Thursdays, but recently he has had diarrhea, especially at night. His stools are a bit acidic and yellow, with some residue. He saw a doctor, got medicine, and hasn't had a bowel movement since yesterday. But today, he started having diarrhea again.Hello everyone, what should I do?
Previous treatment and effectiveness: Mild diarrhea, no medication allergies, no hereditary issues.
Type of help needed: What medication should I use?
Doctor's answer:
The most common condition in this case is bacterial gastroenteritis, although allergic gastroenteritis cannot be ruled out. If there was no recurrence of diarrhea after drinking dairy products previously, then this time it is likely caused by bacteria. In this case, focusing on medication targeting the cause is the solution.Advice: During this period, a light diet is most important. Medications that effectively inhibit and thoroughly eliminate gut bacteria are suitable. You can take levofloxacin orally or gentamicin orally. I hope this explanation helps you.