Seven-month-old baby has diarrhea in the morning, watery diarrhea in the afternoon, and a hot forehead and neck.

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

First, it is recommended to check a complete blood count and a routine stool test. If there is evidence of bacterial infection, it is suggested to use the aforementioned antibiotics (such as cefixime) under the guidance of a doctor. If it is purely a viral infection, some antiviral medications (such as ribavirin granules) can be used. If the diarrhea is severe, it is recommended to actively treat with fluid replacement (oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids) to prevent the child from becoming dehydrated. Additionally, under the guidance of a doctor, Smecta can be tried (Special note: the use of Smecta must be scientific: it must always be diluted with 50–100 milliliters of water before oral administration. Only in this way can the medication cover the intestinal mucosa and achieve its antidiarrheal effect).