Question
A 10-month-old baby has been running a fever of 39.4 degrees since the 9th, followed by diarrhea with green, watery stools. The body temperature has now dropped to over 37 degrees. How should it be treated?
Answer
For pediatric diarrhea, it is first recommended to conduct a stool test to determine if it is due to dyspepsia or enteritis. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether there is intestinal dysfunction caused by a cold. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention promptly, which may require intravenous treatment. In terms of home care, you can extend the feeding intervals to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest and to replenish fluids. If you are introducing complementary foods, you should temporarily stop or reduce the introduction and gradually resume after the condition improves, avoiding foods that are difficult to digest.