Patient's question:
My daughter is now 13 months old. Three days ago, she caught a cold. She had a fever for three days, and since yesterday morning, she has been vomiting. In the afternoon, she went to the hospital for an IV drip, mainly for hydration. After coming back, she stopped vomiting, but since last night, she has started having diarrhea. By noon today, she has already had six bowel movements. She doesn’t want to eat and only drinks some physiological saline. Almost all of it comes out in her stool, which is like water. She also won’t eat Smecta.What are some effective ways to help my baby get better quickly?
Doctor's answer:
If diarrhea occurs after a cold, it should be considered as viral gastroenteritis caused by a viral infection, and active medication should be used to improve intestinal function.This condition is most commonly caused by gastrointestinal flu, leading to discomfort. First, avoid getting cold, drink more water, and you can use Dinggui Er Qipai or take some Xia'er Jijin Powder, which generally improves the condition. No special treatment is needed, just pay attention to drinking more water to avoid dehydration. After the cold is cured, the condition usually improves.