Question
The child has had diarrhea for four days, with mucoid stools 3-4 times a day. The diarrhea worsened after taking the antibiotic (Anqi-Amoxicillin), with watery stools 6-7 times a day for two days. The antibiotic has been stopped (one day), and the child is currently taking “Mama Love” and “Simida,” but there is no improvement. Appetite has decreased, urine output has reduced, and the urine is yellow. What should we do next?
Answer
Urinalysis and stool tests are both normal. The initial diagnosis was upper respiratory tract infection with mild diarrhea, and the doctor prescribed antibiotics. My child always has diarrhea after taking antibiotics (do other children have the same issue?). Firstly, I don’t know why you had to take antibiotics, as amoxicillin is ineffective for diarrhea and can actually cause diarrhea as a side effect. What you need to do now is to give your child plenty of water to prevent dehydration, continue to take “Mama Love” and “Simida,” and take Simida on an empty stomach, half a packet at a time, mixed with 20 milliliters of water, three times a day. Diarrhea in children has always been a concern for parents, and when treating this condition, it’s important to consider general treatment methods. Only by using regular methods can family members help children recover from their illness quickly without affecting their growth and development. Therefore, it’s crucial for parents to assist their children in healing their condition as soon as possible after the onset of childhood diseases.