Question

The newborn is already 14 days old and has been experiencing diarrhea symptoms for over a week. After hospital stool tests, the diagnosis is a cold and indigestion. Although medication has been taken for a week, the frequency of diarrhea has decreased, but the feces still appear greenish. How should newborns with diarrhea at 14 days old be effectively treated?

Answer

Based on the results of the routine stool test, it shows a weak positive result for rotavirus and a 1+ level of fat globules, indicating a possible rotavirus infectious enteritis. Simply using probiotics for treatment is not sufficient; it is recommended to add antiviral drugs for symptomatic treatment and to be cautious about preventing electrolyte imbalance. For parents, it is important to actively assist their child in receiving appropriate treatment and to pay attention to a balanced diet in the child’s daily meals, avoiding excessive supplementation or malnutrition.