Patient's question:
Is it normal for my child to feel sleepy after intravenous fluids for diarrhea? My baby is 14 months old. At first, her stool had blood in it, and she also had a fever. When she went to see a doctor, they started intravenous fluids. The next day, she no longer had a fever. Her stool was like scrambled eggs, watery and loose. She then received intravenous fluids for two more days. Her symptoms improved. On the fourth day after finishing the fluids, she lost her energy in the afternoon.Doctor's answer:
The situation you described. Infants should have autumnal diarrhea. Viral infection. The main symptoms are fever. Vomiting. Lethargy. Mainly antiviral treatment. Hydration can maintain water and electrolyte balance. And prevent infant dehydration. Currently. Two days of intravenous fluid. If the baby does not have a fever. Obvious dehydration. If the spirit is poor. It is first necessary to temporarily observe. After waking up. You can let the baby drink a few spoonfuls of millet soup. If it does not improve. You can go to the hospital for blood biochemistry and other tests. There is no hypokalemia. Hyponatremia. Then symptomatic treatment.