Question
My baby is just one month old and has been having diarrhea recently. They also have a slight fever. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, the doctor said it’s enteritis. How should I treat my baby’s enteritis with blood and fever?
Answer
In addition to the blood in the stool, are there any white blood cells present? If there are white blood cells, it’s not advisable to use antidiarrheal medication blindly, as this may close the door and leave the enemy inside. If the inflammation inside has not been eliminated, it’s natural for them to feel feverish. Therefore, I suggest you have another stool test to check for the presence of white blood cells. Patients should develop regular work and rest (rest and activity) habits, persist with treatment, and maintain a light diet while doing more aerobic exercises. This will help boost their immune system and reduce the risk of illness.