Question

Since two days ago, the baby has been experiencing diarrhea symptoms, and was diagnosed with enteritis after a medical check-up today. There is no fever or cough, and the appetite and mental state are good. Please ask: 1. Can the baby avoid IV therapy and switch to medication instead? (Due to difficulty in finding veins, the baby has undergone multiple needle insertions for IV therapy today.) 2. When should medication be started after the IV therapy?

Answer

  1. Whether or not to administer IV therapy for the treatment of enteritis should be decided by the doctor based on the baby’s specific condition. If it’s difficult to find veins in the baby, you can discuss with the doctor whether medication treatment is appropriate.
  2. The timing of starting medication after IV therapy should follow the doctor’s instructions. Usually, the doctor will decide when to start oral medication based on the baby’s condition and the composition of the IV fluids.
  3. Bacterial enteritis can be treated with antibiotics, but they should be used under medical guidance and according to…