Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 14 months old, had a fever two days ago, followed by a runny nose, coughing, and wheezing. After five days, she developed diarrhea with a curd-like appearance and watery stools. Please help. Thank you very much!Doctor's answer:
It can be diagnosed as viral gastroenteritis, and preventing dehydration is key. A 14-month-old baby should be introduced to solid foods. Currently, diarrhea is often closely related to feeding intolerance, cold exposure, or infection. These factors can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, which in turn causes diarrhea. However, it is best to seek medical attention first, have a stool test conducted, and rule out infectious gastroenteritis. If it is bacterial infection, antibiotics such as cephalosporins should be considered for antiviral treatment. Additionally, during diarrhea, food should be warm and easy to digest, such as rice porridge.