Question
My baby had diarrhea today and didn’t eat dinner. The number of times was not much. I gave him Montmorillonite powder, and he vomited twice and coughed twice at around 9 pm after breastfeeding. Is this a sign of mycoplasma pneumonia?? Last time, my baby also vomited with mycoplasma pneumonia, and this time the vomit contained foam. Today, the baby was still in good spirits during the day. I’m not sure if it’s indigestion or an early sign of mycoplasma infection. I’m very worried about the last hospitalization in the intensive care unit. This time, I’m very worried because today afternoon he had diarrhea but no coughing or anything else, just a little clear runny nose. I’m very worried that this dry heaving and diarrhea might be an early sign of mycoplasma pneumonia, as many children die from pneumonia every year!
Answer
Given the current situation of antibiotic use in China, there are very few cases of death truly due to pneumonia, so there is no need to worry too much. There are no apparent signs of mycoplasma pneumonia in your child’s current condition. The situation may be caused by rotavirus infection or a common cold. Since we cannot examine the child ourselves, it is recommended that you take your child to the pediatric department for a re-examination. After the doctor conducts a physical examination and detailed checks, they can make an accurate diagnosis and then guide appropriate medication treatment. Give your child more abdominal cold compresses.