Patient's question:
My daughter is a little over 5 months old and has had diarrhea for a month. The doctor diagnosed it as gastroenteritis, but her bowel movements have never returned to the original creamy consistency. What should I do? First follow-up question: She has been exclusively breastfed, and now she has 2-3 bowel movements a day, which are not considered loose.Doctor's answer:
Bacterial enteritis can be treated with antibiotics. Due to the gradual change in bacterial resistance, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor and as prescribed by the doctor. Some patients stop taking the medication as soon as their symptoms improve, resulting in insufficient treatment and the development of chronic colitis. Over time, this can lead to prolonged recovery, affecting the nutrition and health of children.Intravenous infusion: Diarrhea is most dangerous due to dehydration. Children are more prone to dehydration than adults, and severe cases can lead to a loss of over 10% of body weight, with a mortality rate as high as 30%. However, replenishing fluids can reduce the mortality rate to below 5%. Therefore, intravenous infusion is the best treatment for diarrhea.