Patient's question:
At night, it started with dry heaves, followed by moderate nausea and vomiting. I've been in the hospital all day, but there's no sign of improvement. The tests say there's inflammation in the BB. If it's intestinal inflammation, it should get better with IV fluids. Today, the reason is unclear, and the previous treatment and its effectiveness: The clothes were soaked in water all day, but there was no improvement at all! What kind of assistance is needed: Is my baby suffering from viral diarrhea or intestinal inflammation?Doctor's answer:
First and foremost, it is important to prevent dehydration in babies. Mildly dehydrated babies primarily show symptoms such as thirst, dry lips, decreased urine output, and irritability with a tendency to cry. If these symptoms reappear, it is necessary to rehydrate the baby. You can purchase ORS (oral rehydration salts) from a pharmacy for this purpose.During episodes of diarrhea, it is essential to prevent malnutrition. Follow the principle of small, frequent meals. Breastfeeding mothers should focus on breastfeeding exclusively, while increasing their fat intake to provide the necessary nutrients. For babies who have already started complementary feeding, offer easily digestible foods such as thin porridge, soft noodles, minced meat, vegetable purees, and fruit juices.
It is important to keep the baby’s bottom clean and dry to prevent diaper rash and urinary tract infections.