Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old child has persistent diarrhea that won’t stop, and even though medication has been used, the stools remain loose. The child’s bottom is always red. What should I do?
Answer
Hello: The treatment for pediatric diarrhea includes dietary therapy, care, and infection control. Pay attention to nutritional supply, maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, and use antibiotics promptly for bacterial enteritis. In non-invasive bacterial enteritis, supportive therapy is usually the main treatment method, but in specific situations such as newborns, infants, weakened children, and severe patients, antibiotics may still be needed. For invasive bacterial enteritis, appropriate antibiotic treatment should be selected based on the pathogenic bacteria. Please note that the above suggestions are for reference only, and for specific situations, please consult a professional doctor.