Question
The 3-year-old and 10-month-old baby has started experiencing abdominal discomfort and diarrhea, occurring three times a day, with one instance of vomiting. The baby has had a fever for two days, with the highest temperature reaching 40 degrees. The baby has taken antipyretics and probiotics, and now there is no fever or vomiting. Do you still need to take the baby to the hospital to see a doctor?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby has symptoms of vomiting and fever, which have improved after taking antipyretics and probiotics, but there is still a recurrence of fever. It is recommended to closely monitor the baby’s symptoms. If the symptoms disappear, you can continue to observe. However, if there is a recurrence of fever or vomiting, it is advisable to seek medical attention again for routine blood tests to differentiate between viral and bacterial infections, and to receive targeted treatment. This is the suggestion for the question ‘What should you do when a 3-year-old and 10-month-old baby starts experiencing abdominal discomfort.’ I hope this helps you, and wish you health!