Patient's question:
Daughter hasn't been eating her dinner well recently, and she's been crying more than usual, but I don't know what's wrong. When I took her to the hospital, the doctor said it was caused by gastroenteritis. As a mother, I don't want to give her IV drips because I'm afraid it will cause bad interference to her. Could you please advise on how to handle gastroenteritis in a 1.5-year-old baby?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric gastroenteritis is one of the most common diseases in pediatrics. It is mostly caused by poor nutrition or viral infections. You should give the child some supplements and make sure they drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration caused by vomiting and nausea. If the condition does not improve, it is necessary to go to the pediatric clinic of a local regular hospital for detailed examination and treatment when necessary.