Question
The child was diagnosed with mycoplasma infection on November 22nd and was hospitalized for treatment. After the hospitalization, the coughing has improved, but recently, dry vomiting and diarrhea have appeared again. What is going on?
Answer
After the patient was hospitalized for treatment of mycoplasma infection, dry vomiting and diarrhea recurred, which may be related to gastrointestinal side effects caused by the treatment medication. Macrolide antibiotics are commonly used to treat mycoplasma infections and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. It is recommended to undergo a routine stool examination, and if the symptoms of dry vomiting and diarrhea are significant, symptomatic antiemetic medication or supplementation with digestive fluids may be necessary to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.