Question
Main Symptoms: At the beginning of the illness, there may be dry heaves, often occurring before nausea and vomiting. Frequent bowel movements, with large amounts and high water content, resulting in yellow watery stools. Onset Time: November 11th. Laboratory Test Results: Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: The child took medication for 4 days and now is experiencing nausea and vomiting 4-5 times a day. The child is a 7-month-old boy. Not sure how severe it is, the doctor does not support further medication, what should be done?
Answer
For a baby with diarrhea, oral administration of Simethicone and probiotics can be considered, along with continued observation. If there is no improvement, a stool test can be conducted to determine if there is a bacterial or viral infection. Bacterial infections require oral antibiotics. Viral infections do not require oral antibiotics, and the course of the disease is generally about one week. If the baby appears to be in poor spirits or shows signs of dehydration, such as very little urine, it is advisable to seek medical attention at a hospital.