Question
My baby has had persistent diarrhea for a while now. A few days ago, we went to the hospital and had a stool test, which came back positive for rotavirus. The doctor prescribed Bifidobacterium infantis powder, Montmorillonite powder, and we’ve been taking these for four days, but there’s still no effect. What should we do? Urgent!
Answer
Based on your description, your baby is experiencing issues following persistent diarrhea. If diagnosed with rotavirus enteritis, typical symptoms include dry heaves, nausea, vomiting, and watery, rice gruel-like stools. Mild cases usually last around 7 days, while more severe cases may take 1-2 weeks. Continue to give your baby the prescribed medication, and consider adding antiviral drugs like ribavirin or antiviral oral liquid. Combine this with dietary treatment by reducing milk intake and giving him porridge made from millet. You can also add salt or sugar to the soup (but avoid eating the millet itself, as it is both nutritious and filling). Wishing your baby a quick recovery.