Patient's question:
What kind of diseases can be treated in general internal medicine? How should I deal with dehydration caused by my child's diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
After nausea and vomiting, due to the continuous increase in the frequency of bowel movements and changes in the characteristics of the stool, a large amount of body fluid is excreted through the intestines, leading to dehydration. Nausea and vomiting cause fluid loss, requiring immediate fluid replacement. If the symptoms are mild, oral rehydration can be administered, such as oral rehydration salts or oral rehydration solutions. If the symptoms are severe, it is necessary to go to the local hospital's pediatric department for follow-up treatment and receive intravenous fluid replacement, while also replenishing electrolytes.