Patient's question:
The child has experienced nausea and vomiting again, accompanied by dryness, and has now started fevering up to 39°C. I'm worried about the child's health. So, I'd like to ask if there are any methods for treating infant diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
First and foremost, it is necessary to control the diet and avoid the intake of stimulating, high-fat foods. More than half of children's diarrhea is caused by viruses or improper diet. For these reasons, nausea and vomiting caused by diarrhea should not be treated with antibiotics, as they not only fail to help but also kill the normal bacteria in the intestines, leading to bacterial imbalance and worsening nausea and vomiting. Therefore, do not use antibiotics indiscriminately. If the patient's nausea and vomiting increase continuously and symptoms such as abdominal pain become severe, it is recommended that the patient temporarily fast to allow the intestines to rest and alleviate intestinal mucosal edema. For children with diarrhea, it is best to provide them with carrot puree in divided doses to aid in recovery. Take fresh carrots, wash them thoroughly, cut them, add water, and cook. Then remove the carrots and mash them into a paste.