Question
The baby ate something at school today and has been experiencing diarrhea ever since coming home. There are no other symptoms. What should be done when a 9-year-old child has diarrhea?
Answer
When infants exhibit symptoms of diarrhea, it is often due to bacterial infections in the intestines, leading to enteritis, which in turn causes an increase in bowel movements and watery stools. Treatment for this condition can include oral antibiotics to combat inflammation, and if bowel movements are excessive, intravenous therapy may be necessary to stabilize the body’s circulatory system.