Question
A five-month-old infant has been crying at night recently. Could it be due to discomfort somewhere? A while ago, the baby had a cold with fever and a slight cough, but the cough has lessened and the fever has subsided. Lately, the baby has also had some diarrhea. Could this be due to stomach pain?
Answer
Vomiting is often caused by infection, and a stool test is needed to determine if there is enteritis or dysentery. If diagnosed with bacterial enteritis, antibiotic treatment may be required; if it’s dysentery, a visit to a Infectious disease hospital for infectious diseases is necessary. Additionally, probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora, and attapulgite powder can be used to stop diarrhea. If symptoms of dehydration such as decreased urine output, lack of energy, and poor skin elasticity appear, immediate hospitalization for intravenous fluid replacement treatment is recommended.