Question
The baby is almost nine months old and recently contracted rotavirus. After medication, the symptoms have slightly improved, but the baby still has one bowel movement a day and the stool is not formed properly. However, after two days, the diarrhea situation has worsened, and it is no longer like egg flower. It was diagnosed as a deterioration of the condition this morning after crying out and high fever at night. The doctor immediately arranged for hospitalization. But just now, the baby passed greenish, ribbon-like feces with a rubbery texture. I don’t know what caused this?
Answer
Rotavirus infection-induced enteritis usually has a longer course of illness, requiring one to two weeks for complete recovery. During this period, it is recommended to administer digestive medications and closely monitor fluid intake, as watery diarrhea may lead to dehydration. If there are frequent episodes of diarrhea, hospitalization may be necessary for intravenous fluid replacement. In addition, it is advisable to temporarily provide easy-to-digest foods such as rice porridge. It is important to maintain a light diet, consume easily digestible foods, and pay attention to whether the baby is dehydrated. Consider using probiotics and antiviral medications.