Patient's question:
The child is two years old. After three days of intravenous treatment, the fever symptoms have disappeared, and the stool has become thicker with a reduced frequency. However, the stool test still shows abnormal results.Doctor's answer:
Bacterial gastroenteritis is generally caused by poor hygiene in food. If the child is eating normally, they may not need intravenous fluids. For gastrointestinal diseases, oral medication can directly reach the affected area, making it more effective (provided the child can actually take the medication.) During the illness, the child's digestive ability is weakened, so it's suitable to eat light and easily digestible foods. They can have a small amount of apples, for example, but it's best to avoid bananas, pears, and similar foods.