Question
An eight-month-old baby has been experiencing diarrhea for a week, with loose, watery stools that are yellow-green and frothy, occurring four times a day. A stool test has been conducted, and the results are: WBC 0-2 per high power field, macrophages present, more rod-shaped cells than spherical cells, and a negative occult blood test (K27 negative). What is the effective treatment for this condition?
Answer
For pediatric diarrhea, it is crucial to determine the cause, which could be due to indigestion, enteritis, or catching a cold. If the baby only has diarrhea and is in good spirits, probiotics such as Mommy Love or Bifidobacterium live preparation can be given, or intestinal health supplements can be taken along with antibiotics like cephalosporins. If the diarrhea is severe and medication is ineffective, immediate intravenous fluid therapy is required. Additionally, it is important to replenish with warm water and to provide appropriate abdominal massage.