Question
The four-and-a-half-month-old baby has had a fever twice, with temperatures reaching 38.2 degrees Celsius, once at 6 AM and again later in the afternoon. Throughout the day, the baby has had diarrhea five times. Although medication has been administered, the symptoms continue to recur. What should be done?
Answer
The preliminary diagnosis is likely viral enteritis causing the fever and vomiting, and a detailed examination is needed for confirmation, followed by active treatment. In daily life, attention should be paid to reasonable diet and enhanced care to avoid adverse effects. Consider using vitamin C and early administration of antiviral drugs like ribavirin and hydrocortisone. If the temperature is very high, ibuprofen granules can be used for fever reduction, along with physical cooling methods. For vomiting, treatment with attapulgite powder and tannic acid protein can be considered. The above suggestions are for reference only.