Question
A one-year-old and three-month-old child has been experiencing diarrhea for six days. The child’s health was generally normal before this. The parents have taken the child to a local top-tier hospital for consultation. The doctor has prescribed various antibiotics, anti-diarrheal medications, and probiotics. However, the symptoms have not improved, and the parents are feeling anxious and unsure of what to do.
Answer
Hello. Prolonged diarrhea in children can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, so it is important to go to the hospital for a detailed examination immediately. It is recommended to undergo routine stool tests for occult blood, urine routine tests, and blood routine tests to determine if there are any conditions such as enteritis. If the test results show an infection, appropriate anti-inflammatory and anti-infection treatment should be administered. If symptoms of dehydration such as reduced urine output and poor mental state occur, timely intravenous fluid therapy should be performed to replenish body fluids and correct electrolyte disturbances.