Question
My baby has had diarrhea for several days. The doctor said it was a viral infection. After one day of intravenous fluid therapy in the hospital, the diarrhea improved. The doctor then prescribed sodium fructose diphosphate oral solution, but after taking it, the baby had diarrhea again and also vomited. Why is that? Is it safe for children to take sodium fructose diphosphate oral solution? Now, the baby seems tired and wants to sleep after receiving intravenous fluids, but can play happily without them. Why is that?
Answer
Diarrhea can deplete energy and nutrients, affecting the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to nausea and vomiting. Sodium fructose diphosphate oral solution helps with cellular energy metabolism and the utilization of glucose, so it can be taken. The baby feeling tired and wanting to sleep after intravenous fluids may be related to environmental, emotional, and psychological factors. The baby being more energetic without intravenous fluids might be because they feel more comfortable and can move freely.