Patient's question:
My child is 8 months old and has nausea and vomiting. I had a urine test, and the white blood cell count is 11.5. What should I do? My child has been eating very little recently, and even when he does eat, he still has diarrhea afterward, with several episodes of it a day. The hospital test showed high blood cells in the urine, and the doctor said it's an infection.Doctor's answer:
A complete blood count test revealed elevated white blood cells, indicating a bacterial infection in the body. It is considered that the nausea and vomiting are caused by the bacterial infection, with frequent episodes of nausea and vomiting and infrequent bowel movements. It is important to prevent further dehydration. Oral rehydration salts can be taken to replenish fluids, and if necessary, intravenous drip therapy with anti-infection and fluid replenishment can be administered. For bacterial-induced nausea and vomiting, it is generally not recommended to use anti-diarrheal medications such as Montmorillonite powder, as it may hinder recovery or shorten the course of the illness.