Question
Is the presence of purulent cells in an infant’s stool a sign of bacterial infection?
Answer
Considering the possibility of enteritis or dysentery, it is recommended that you should take your child to the hospital for routine stool and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis before receiving symptomatic treatment, to avoid delaying the condition. If dysentery is diagnosed, immediate intravenous anti-inflammatory and fluid replacement therapy should be administered. There are many causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Children should have a balanced diet and avoid irritating and cold foods.