Patient's question:
A child is five years old. In the past one or two months, there have been three episodes of vomiting and diarrhea. In the last two days, there have been two episodes of vomiting, night sweats, weight loss, poor appetite. An urgent remedy is sought. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
When a baby has diarrhea, the first step is to replenish fluids. You can let the baby drink more water, juice, and take small doses multiple times. If the baby shows moderate or severe dehydration, intravenous infusion can be used for treatment. If the child has diarrhea for three days and there is still no improvement, or if there is watery stool, frequent vomiting, and many symptoms such as not eating or fever, it is recommended to be hospitalized for treatment. Carrots can be cooked until soft and then mashed into a puree to feed the baby.