Question
My child, who is 5.5 years old, was hospitalized for 5 days last week due to acute diarrhea. The myocardial enzymes test result at admission was 83. After taking herbal medication for a week, the test result is now 40. Should we continue taking the herbal pulse drink?
Answer
There’s no need to continue taking it. This could be due to various factors; issues like indigestion and acute enteritis can easily lead to such situations. You can consider some medication treatments; these medications are suitable, but if there’s no improvement, you should seek medical attention, conduct a stool test to identify sensitive bacteria, and consider intravenous fluid therapy to replenish fluids and prevent electrolyte imbalances. It’s recommended to follow the doctor’s guidance when taking medication.