Patient's question:
I don't know if it's because of the change of seasons and I wasn't prepared, so I caught a cold. My head is a bit hot, and then I started having diarrhea. I don't know why, and I also went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said it was dehydration caused by diarrhea. He prescribed medicine and gave me an injection. How should I treat a one-year-old baby with diarrhea and dehydration?Doctor's answer:
The baby's nausea and vomiting symptoms caused by catching a cold will, of course, lead to dehydration if not treated promptly. It is essential to go to the hospital early for intravenous administration of digestive electrolytes. If intravenous medication is not available, oral rehydration salts should be used for treatment. For mild dehydration patients, timely medication can help them gradually recover completely. However, for moderate or severe cases, it is necessary to be hospitalized early for treatment, as otherwise, it may be life-threatening.