Question
A child recently experienced severe diarrhea, with acidic and foul-smelling stools and loose consistency. The hospital examination confirmed it as rotavirus diarrhea. How should it be treated?
Answer
To treat rotavirus diarrhea in young children, it is recommended to use ribavirin antiviral oral liquid, montmorillonite powder, and traditional Chinese medicine preparations such as Shenling Baizhu San for antiviral treatment. At the same time, special attention should be paid to the child’s diet, avoiding the intake of cold and greasy foods. The focus of treatment is on antiviral therapy, stopping diarrhea, and replenishing fluids to prevent and treat dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Since this disease usually has a fixed course, approximately one month can heal spontaneously, so the treatment is mainly symptomatic. Please follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.