Question
How to treat a 10-month-old baby with diarrhea? My little grandson is nearly ten months old and has been suffering from diarrhea for about ten days. In the beginning, it was just loose stools. We initially gave him MamiAi and Simida, but there was no improvement, so we took him to the pediatric hospital for intravenous fluid therapy. After two days of treatment, there was no improvement; in fact, the condition worsened. He has been having diarrhea over ten times a day, with water-like stools that are white with a slight green tint. Before the intravenous fluids, the stool test showed no bacteria, but after the fluids, it showed bacteria. What should we do for treatment? We are truly at our wits’ end. My little grandson has always been very healthy, white and chubby, with good digestion. This is the first time he has had diarrhea. Despite the severe diarrhea, the baby’s spirit is still good, and his appetite is still good. Currently, we have controlled his diet, but he still has very frequent diarrhea. What are some good treatment methods? We are desperate.
Answer
Treatment for Infant Diarrhea: (1) Dietary Therapy Adequate nutrition supply during diarrhea is important for promoting disease recovery, reducing weight loss and growth stunting, shortening the recovery time after diarrhea, and preventing malnutrition. After diarrhea stops, continue to provide nutrient-rich food and add one extra meal per day for a total of two weeks to catch up on normal growth. Recovery for malnourished children or those with chronic diarrhea may take longer until malnutrition is restored. (2) Nursing Care For infectious diarrhea, attention should be paid to disinfection and isolation. Monitor vomiting, defecation, and urination. Feed water or oral rehydration solutions on time and control the speed of intravenous fluid administration. Strengthen eye care to prevent aspiration due to vomiting. Turn frequently to prevent secondary pneumonia. (3) Infection Control Viral enteritis should primarily be treated with dietary therapy and supportive therapy without the use of antimicrobial drugs.