Patient's question:
I have had diarrhea for about half a month. In the past two days, I have had some dysentery, and my body temperature has been around 36.5 degrees. Just tonight, it was 37.3 degrees.History of diagnosis and treatment, as well as effectiveness: Taking probiotics has not been very effective.
Auxiliary tests: The results of the stool test show dysentery.
Doctor's answer:
There are two reasons for infant diarrhea: one is indigestion, mainly due to improper diet and unreasonable feeding. For example, overeating or consuming excessive amounts of high-protein, high-fat, rough, and hard-to-digest foods, as well as too many mixed and cold foods, can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and diarrhea. The second is gastrointestinal infection, such as bacterial or viral contamination of food and utensils, which causes gastrointestinal inflammation and leads to diarrhea. It must be pointed out that antibiotics should not be overused. Antibiotics are only indicated for bacterial infections. Do not overuse astringent anti-diarrheal medications, especially during acute phases, as they are generally not used. Severe diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration and acidosis. If treatment is not timely, it can easily result in adverse consequences. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.