Patient's question:
My baby often has diarrhea. After checking, the routine found about 7-9 white blood cells. I gave her an anti-inflammatory medication—Cephalexin—and used it for four days, after which the white blood cells decreased to 0-3. However, today after stopping the medication, I went for a follow-up visit, and the white blood cells increased to 4-7. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, this situation may be considered acute gastroenteritis. It is necessary to consider using some anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, and anti-diarrheal medications for treatment. The diet should be light. If necessary, hospitalization for intravenous treatment is recommended to prevent electrolyte imbalance. It is best to conduct a drug sensitivity test to find a sensitive medication, which will be more effective for treatment. You can go to the hospital for a routine stool examination and colonoscopy before symptomatic treatment.