Patient's question:
My child is eleven months old. They have always had a sensitive stomach, and recently, they caught a cold. Now, they've been having diarrhea for about five days straight, with no signs of improvement. I'm not sure what medicine to give them. I was wondering how to treat persistent infant diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Your child has developed diarrhea due to a cold, which has persisted for 5 days without improvement. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital promptly for tests such as blood tests and stool tests to identify the cause. Once the cause is determined, symptomatic and etiological treatment can be administered. For example, if the acute gastroenteritis is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics such as cephalosporins and anti-diarrheal medications like montmorillonite can be used. Specific medication should be taken according to the doctor's advice.