Patient's question:
My baby is only one month old. Recently, they have been having diarrhea and a slight fever. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed them with gastroenteritis. Could you please tell me how to treat gastroenteritis with blood in the stool and fever in babies?Doctor's answer:
In addition to blood, can there be white blood cells in routine stool tests? If white blood cells are present, it is not advisable to blindly use anti-diarrheal medication, as this can easily trap the pathogen. The inflammation has not yet been fully resolved internally, which naturally leads to fever. Therefore, it is recommended to recheck the routine stool test to see how many white blood cells are present.Patients should develop a regular lifestyle with proper rest and habits, adhere to treatment, and maintain a light diet while engaging in aerobic exercises. This will help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness.