Patient's question:
Since last night, I've suddenly been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, and by this morning, I've already had 12 episodes. Currently, there are no anti-inflammatory medications at home, only Huoxiang Zhengqi oral liquid. I'd like to consult if it's okay to use Huoxiang Zhengqi oral liquid for acute gastroenteritis. I vaguely remember my friends saying that this medicine can help alleviate the symptoms.Doctor's answer:
You are currently experiencing a recurrence of acute gastroenteritis, and the condition is relatively severe. If the treatment plan is not correct, there is a possibility of dehydration. You need to treat the acute gastroenteritis in the short term. This requires the use of antibiotics for rescue treatment. You can decide to use a combination of penicillin-class antibiotics and quinolone-class antibiotics for rescue treatment. At the same time, you need to pay attention to a light diet and avoid catching a cold. It will likely heal on its own in about 3 to 4 days. Simply taking Huoxiang Zhengqi water is no longer sufficient.