Patient's question:
So far, it's the first time the child has had diarrhea. Facing this symptom makes me worried and scared. So, should the child go to the hospital for diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Should you go to the hospital? This depends on the severity of the child's condition. Personally, for older children with diarrhea, medication at home should be limited to a maximum of two days. If the child still has diarrhea and appears lethargic, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. For children under two years old, it is not advisable to wait too long at home and they should be taken to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. However, for newborn babies, whose skin is very delicate, if the mother is still concerned, she can cut off the surrounding adhesive tape when using a navel patch and only leave the medicinal part, then wrap it with gauze around the navel.