Question
What should I do if my baby has diarrhea and a fever? This morning, when I woke up, I noticed the baby had a slight fever, measuring 38 degrees. I gave him fever-reducing medicine, and by noon, the temperature was 37 degrees. He had another bout of diarrhea with bubbles. In the afternoon, the temperature was 37.5 degrees, and he had another diarrhea episode with bubbles and a bit of redness. What’s going on? Please help, do I need to take him to the doctor? What kind of medicine should I give him?
Answer
The baby’s symptoms of diarrhea and fever may be caused by a bacterial infection. The cause of diarrhea can be various, including viral or bacterial infections, indigestion, or unclean food intake. It is recommended to give the child Merck syrup for fever reduction, along with physical cooling methods such as applying a cold towel to the forehead. At the same time, you can give the child Cefixime granules, Simethicone, and Intestine Health to help stop diarrhea. During the illness, attention should be paid to dietary hygiene.