Question
Is it normal for a child to feel drowsy after receiving an intravenous fluid for diarrhea?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby might be suffering from autumnal diarrhea, a disease caused by a viral infection. The main symptoms include fever, vomiting, and drowsiness. Intravenous fluids help maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, preventing dehydration. Since you have been administering intravenous fluids for two days and your baby has no fever and no obvious signs of dehydration, the drowsiness may require temporary observation. After waking up, you can offer your baby several sips of millet porridge. If the situation does not improve, it is advisable to go to the hospital for blood biochemistry tests to rule out issues like low potassium and low sodium, and to receive symptomatic treatment based on the symptoms.