Question
My 2-month-old baby has been suffering from diarrhea for over two months. The stool test came back positive for rotavirus, and the doctor prescribed three sets of probiotic capsules, pediatric gastrointestinal health granules, compound clove and basil oral suspension, and oral rehydration salts. After taking them for two weeks, the diarrhea still persists. What should I do?
Answer
The natural course of viral gastroenteritis is 5-7 days, usually lasting for two weeks. It is recommended to check the stool to determine if there is secondary gastroenteritis. If there is no gastroenteritis, appropriate antidiarrheal measures can be taken to shorten the course of the disease. If it is rotavirus gastrointestinal enteritis, antiviral treatment is required, so you can now add ribavirin antiviral treatment for your baby. Also, pay attention to feeding hygiene and avoid letting your baby’s abdomen get cold.