Patient's question:
The child has had diarrhea for about two months. The first time it was rotavirus! It improved after about a week, but then the diarrhea started again. This time it's enteritis. On the first and second days, they had 4-6 bowel movements, and today they had 8. They are currently drinking formula. Should they switch to a diarrhea-specific formula? The doctor prescribed gentamicin sulfate and smectite. Do they need any other medications?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the baby is currently only experiencing diarrhea but has otherwise good dietary and mental conditions, without any signs of reduced urine output, it should be possible to take oral medication temporarily. You can take the medication mentioned above. It is best to switch the baby to a diarrhea-specific formula, as prolonged diarrhea can easily lead to dehydration or malnutrition in the baby. If the baby can drink congee or rice powder, the intake of dairy products should be reduced, and more warm water should be consumed to prevent dehydration.