Question
Why do babies start to have diarrhea after a high fever?
Answer
Babies may develop diarrhea after a high fever due to indigestion or gastroenteritis. On the first day, the baby had diarrhea three times and was given two doses of attapulgite powder medication; on the third day, the frequency of diarrhea increased to five times, and the baby continued to take attapulgite powder, along with apple puree, egg yolks, and brown sugar water as food. However, the baby’s symptoms did not improve, and the stool was purulent with greenish color, sometimes turning into yellow porridge-like consistency, and finally becoming egg yolk-like with green color. Treatment at the clinic included two doses of oral medication and four doses of drinking medicine, but the frequency of diarrhea reached 13 times, with only noodles being eaten. Based on these symptoms, the baby may be suffering from indigestion or gastroenteritis and requires focused medication treatment. Intravenous treatment can be chosen, and probiotics or lactic acid bacteria tablets can be used in combination, along with abdominal cold compresses and warmth. It is recommended to eat light and easily digestible foods, avoid extremely cold or greasy foods. Drink plenty of warm water, and consider using attapulgite powder and probiotics for symptomatic treatment.