Question

The baby, who is 2 years and 4 months old, had a fever of 39.6 degrees Celsius and took medication for over a week, including Oseltamivir, Ceftriaxone, Paracetamol and Chlorphenamine for children, and Granules for Children’s Lung Purification. Now that the illness has subsided, the baby’s appetite is poor, and they don’t want to eat dinner at night. Could it be because the medication has hurt their stomach?

Answer

It is recommended to start with dietary and nutritional adjustments rather than immediately resorting to medication. Long-term use of antibiotics primarily affects the liver, which may lead to poor gastrointestinal function. Therefore, the focus should initially be on the liver and spleen and stomach. Long-term use of antibiotics may disrupt the body’s flora, particularly affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Consider using probiotics as supplements. These are suggestions for the question “What to Do When a 2-Year-4-Month-Old Baby Has a Fever and Loss of Appetite?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!