Patient's question:
My child is 19 months old. On the 17th, they had one episode of loose stools, and I thought it was a cold, so I applied an abdominal patch, which helped. Today, on the 22nd, they had three episodes of loose stools, vomited twice, had a fever of over 38 degrees, no energy, and poor appetite. Is this a symptom of infantile gastroenteritis?Doctor's answer:
The child is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and retching again, which may indicate viral gastroenteritis, primarily caused by rotavirus infection. The severity of symptoms varies, with severe nausea and vomiting potentially leading to dehydration, and some cases may develop into viral pneumonia. It is recommended to drink plenty of warm water, avoid getting cold, and refrain from consuming extremely cold foods. Avoid consuming overly sweet foods. Ribavirin granules, Baoji oral liquid, and montmorillonite can be taken. If dehydration is severe, intravenous fluid therapy may be necessary. Generally, this should resolve, and we wish the baby a speedy recovery. Gastroenteritis is a condition that is not easy to recover from. Friends suffering from this disease should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in fighting gastroenteritis and believe that recovery is certain.