Patient's question:
The baby just recovered from a cold, but now they have diarrhea. It happens so many times a day, like ten or more, that their pants are all dirty. The medicine isn't working very well, and the whole family is worried about the baby.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the baby has diarrhea, it's important to give them more water.Dietary therapy: For mild cases, reduce milk intake and replace it with rice porridge, sugar saline solution, etc.; for severe cases, fasting for 8 to 24 hours is recommended.
Oral rehydration: Suitable for mild dehydration or mild vomiting. The fluid intake should be calculated at 100 mL per kilogram of body weight per day, taken in several small doses.
Intravenous rehydration: Used for moderate to severe dehydration. Control infection: Target the cause and select appropriate antibiotics.