Patient's question:
Medical Description: It has been five days since August 9th, with more severe symptoms on the first day (about ten times), three times yesterday, once the day before yesterday, and a hospital test for a routine stool examination today. The result showed neutrophils: 0-1 (I think this is the correct way to express it). The child has been drinking only formula milk and has been in good spirits, with no issues with drinking or eating.History of Treatment and Effect: Took some Montmorillonite powder.
Help Needed: Primarily want to understand the test result: What are neutrophils? I searched online and found many mentions of two plus signs (+) and three plus signs (++), but my child has only one minus sign (-). What does this mean? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to check the stool test to determine if it is indigestion or intestinal. Also, pay attention to whether it is caused by a cold leading to intestinal dysfunction. If it is indigestion, oral medications such as Shanmai Jianpi Koufuye and Simida should be taken. For severe cases, consult a doctor for intravenous treatment. Extend the interval between feedings to allow the digestive system to rest. Increase fluid intake. If supplementary foods are being introduced, pause or reduce the addition of these foods. Gradually reintroduce them once symptoms improve. Avoid consuming indigestible foods. If the test shows inflammation, anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended. For fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken, and in severe cases, intravenous treatment is necessary. Also, extend the interval between feedings, allow the digestive system to rest, and increase fluid intake. Avoid indigestible foods.