Question

A few days ago, the baby had a fever and runny nose, and after taking medicine, it improved. Last night, the baby played in bed wearing only underwear. This morning, after drinking formula milk, vomiting and diarrhea symptoms appeared. I changed the baby’s diapers multiple times, and the baby would throw up a little after eating milk or noodles. In the afternoon, the baby had several watery stools. The baby’s spirits are okay. Is this caused by catching a cold? Can the baby take probiotics? What dietary precautions should be taken?

Answer

After the baby has a cold, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dry heaves may indicate a gastrointestinal upper respiratory infection. Recommendations include:

  1. If the baby has a fever, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a routine blood test. If there are no symptoms of dehydration such as dizziness, dry lips, or decreased urine output, oral antibiotics can be taken. However, if dehydration symptoms appear, intravenous fluid replacement and antibiotic administration are necessary. Since babies are young and their conditions can change rapidly, it is essential to return to the hospital for follow-up consultations promptly.
  2. If the baby vomits after eating anything, it is recommended to fast first. For diarrhea, you can use Simethicone enema to protect the intestinal mucosa.