Patient's question:
For more than two months, the baby has had diarrhea. After checking the stool, it was found to be rotavirus. The doctor prescribed three live bacteria capsules, pediatric stomach and intestines granules, compound syringa and oregano oral suspension, and oral rehydration salts. After taking them for two weeks, the diarrhea still persists. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
The natural course of viral gastroenteritis is 5-7 days, lasting for two weeks. It is recommended to check the stool to determine if secondary gastroenteritis is present. If there is no gastroenteritis, appropriate anti-diarrheal treatment can be administered, which may help shorten the duration of the illness. If it is rotavirus gastrointestinal gastroenteritis, antiviral treatment is required, so now the baby can be given ribavirin for antiviral treatment. It is also important to pay attention to feeding hygiene and avoid the baby's abdomen from getting cold.