Patient's question:
20-day illness description: The baby is 5.5 months old. Since yesterday, they have had diarrhea. This morning, they had 4 bowel movements. The milk hasn't been digested well, and the stool was initially curd-like, later becoming watery (like jelly).Treatment history and effectiveness: They took a stool sample to the hospital, and rotavirus was ruled out. The results showed a positive white blood cell count. It was said there was some inflammation, and they were prescribed triple live probiotics, lysine for children, and Xingpi Yang'er Chongji (the medicine hasn't been taken yet). At 7:30 AM, they were given breast milk and rice soup, and the baby is in good spirits and not picky about food. The bowel movements are small in quantity, loose, and yellow.
Help needed: Is it normal for the baby to eat so much? The probiotics are in capsule form, and I'm worried the baby won't take them. What alternative medications can be used?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, your child has had diarrhea for half a month and has been diagnosed with bacterial enteritis. You can take cephalosporin antibiotics and triple live bifidobacteria for treatment. Pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm and apply warm compresses to the abdomen. Mom should avoid eating raw, greasy, and spicy foods.First, it is important to pay attention to hygiene during breastfeeding. Clean the breasts and nipples with a clean towel each time before feeding! While paying attention to dietary hygiene, the postpartum woman should avoid eating too many cold and cooling foods, such as pears and watermelons. Give the baby routine medication treatment. You can make a cloth bag by mixing coarse salt with mugwort and heating it in a microwave or on a stove. Then, place it in the bag to warm the baby's abdomen! Wishing the baby a speedy recovery!