Patient's question:
The baby started feeling nauseous and vomiting four days ago. The main issue is frequent bowel movements, with the stool being extremely watery, and occasionally there are small amounts of stool resembling eggshells. They have been to the hospital four times for injections and have taken many medications, but the symptoms of nausea and vomiting have not shown significant improvement. They are now very anxious.What kind of assistance is needed: How can infant diarrhea that doesn’t improve be treated? What should be done?
Doctor's answer:
It may be related to viral infection or dietary factors. For the past week, avoid eating anything other than milk, rice powder, porridge, and noodles, and reduce the amount by one-third compared to usual. A stool routine test can identify the specific cause. If nausea and vomiting are not caused by contagious factors, you can take Jinduangqi (or Lactic Acid Bacteria Tablets, 1 tablet each time, 3 times a day), Smecta (1/2 bag each time, 3 times a day), and Hyoscyamine Tablets (1 tablet each time, 3 times a day). Oral rehydration solutions should be used for comprehensive prevention and treatment of dehydration. Children with diarrhea often develop the condition rapidly, but recovery can take a long time, with a few cases lasting for several months.