Patient's question:
Child diarrhea, the child is 10 and a half months old, the stool contains curds, formula milk has been stopped and replaced with lactose-free formula, probiotics have also been taken, the child's mental state is still okay, urine is less and yellow, suspected of mild dehydration, now considering giving the child "oral rehydration salts powder (2)", unable to find type 3, wondering if this version has side effects, what precautions should be taken? The instructions say to stop using it if there is little or no urine, but isn't dehydration always accompanied by less urine? Should the child take this medication based on preventive measures and treatment for mild dehydration.Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is more likely that you have acute gastroenteritis. It is considered that you may have a condition of gastrointestinal dysfunction. According to your condition, you can first use some antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, lianhuoning, and virazole, and then use montmorillonite for diarrhea. There are side effects, but as long as they are not used for a long time, there is no problem. My friend, regarding the child's hygiene, it is necessary to consult the treating doctor. Absolutely do not use it on your own. Oral rehydration solutions contain a certain amount of potassium ions. When the amount of urine is reduced to a certain extent, it cannot be taken. If the baby can urinate normally, then it can be taken.