Patient's question:
The child was just born at the beginning of this year, and it's almost been a year. Recently, the child has had some diarrhea, and the stool has been yellow-green and watery. There's no cough or symptoms of a cold, but I don't know what's going on. I'm wondering if it might be gastroenteritis. SOS, what should I do if my 1-year-old has gastroenteritis?Doctor's answer:
Baby's yellow-green stool that is not eliminated indicates gastroenteritis. It is recommended to go to the hospital for blood and stool tests to accurately diagnose the condition. A thorough examination is needed to confirm whether it is a viral or bacterial infection. Additionally, close monitoring of body temperature is necessary, and appropriate oral medication should be taken to help supplement and stop diarrhea. During treatment, it is important to increase bowel movements but also to replenish sufficient fluids. The specific cause should be determined to decide whether to use antiviral or anti-inflammatory medication for treatment.