Question
A 10-kilogram child has been experiencing persistent diarrhea, having already taken pediatric digestive tonics and Simethicone but with little improvement. The illness has lasted for 5 days, with the child showing low mood but normal appetite. There was a history of diarrhea and fever half a month ago, diagnosed as enteritis. How should pediatric diarrhea be treated?
Answer
Pediatric diarrhea is common during the summer and autumn seasons, primarily transmitted through the feces of patients or carriers, as well as through everyday items, utensils, toys, drinks, etc., contaminated by bacteria-carrying flies. Mild cases often present with fever, abdominal pain, a feeling of descent after defecation, accompanied by mucous or pus-filled stools. For pediatric diarrhea, it is essential to give it enough attention and to seek immediate medical examination and treatment as soon as symptoms are detected, achieving early detection, isolation, disinfection, and treatment. Proper handling of the child’s stool is also crucial to prevent transmission.