Patient's question:
My baby is six months old and has had diarrhea for nine days. Today, I took them to the hospital for a stool test, and the results showed that the diarrhea was caused by rotavirus. I have been giving them probiotics and applying an umbilical patch, but there has been no improvement. They are having five to seven bowel movements a day. The stool is sometimes green and watery, with milk curds and mucus. My baby is breastfed. What should I do? I’m desperate!Doctor's answer:
Infants suffering from severe autumnal gastroenteritis, such as high fever, frequent vomiting, and diarrhea, accompanied by dehydration, should seek medical treatment promptly. Under the guidance of a doctor, children may receive oral rehydration or intravenous fluids to replenish water and electrolytes in the body and prevent the gradual worsening of the disease. For children with mild illness, parents can follow the doctor's advice to take symptomatic anti-diarrheal medications, such as Smecta (a bowel mucosal protective agent), as well as triple Hu Jing powder and Zhu Li intestinal drugs to restore intestinal ecological balance.