Patient's question:
The other day, the baby vomited right after eating. Then, they had a fever of 40 degrees Celsius. After giving them some fever-reducing medicine, it improved. But then they started having diarrhea. At first, it was once a day, and the stool was like scrambled eggs. Later, it became twice a day, and the stool was a bit more liquid than before. This morning, they had diarrhea twice. At nine o'clock, I gave them medicine. At one o'clock, they had another bowel movement. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, is the child breastfed or formula-fed? Has the child or mother recently taken any medication? These can all affect the child's bowel movements. The baby may have digestive problems and diarrhea due to catching a cold. Oral digestive aids can be given for treatment, along with enhanced care to prevent further cooling. If the symptoms do not improve, seek medical attention promptly for a stool routine examination to check for viral or bacterial infections, followed by appropriate treatment.