Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: A child has had diarrhea for four days, with pasty stools, occurring 3-4 times daily. After taking antibiotics (Amoxicillin - Anqī), the diarrhea worsened, turning into watery stools, occurring 6-7 times daily, for the past 2 days. The antibiotics have been stopped (for 1 day) and the child is now taking "Mama Ai" and "Simida," but there is no improvement. Appetite has decreased, and urination has reduced, with yellow urine. What should be done next?First follow-up question: Urine and stool test results were normal.
Second follow-up question: The initial diagnosis was a mild upper respiratory infection with mild diarrhea, and the doctor prescribed antibiotics. My child always has diarrhea after taking antibiotics (do other children experience this too?), and I...
Doctor's answer:
I don't know why you would take antibiotics. Amoxicillin is ineffective for diarrhea and can even cause diarrhea as a side effect. What you need to do now is give your child more fluids to prevent dehydration. Continue taking Mimi Ai and Smecta. Smecta should be taken on an empty stomach, half a packet at a time, with 20 ml of water, three times a day.