Question
A 10-month-old baby has been continuously crying and was diagnosed with bloating at the hospital around noon. Since last night, the baby has had diarrhea four times, with red and swollen buttocks. Although medication has been administered, the baby refuses to take the saltwater. The baby is still crying and experiencing symptoms of runny nose, cough, and high fever. How should we handle this situation?
Answer
For the above situation, it may still be due to discomfort caused by taking medication. For the red and swollen buttocks, it is important to keep the area dry and use a sufficient amount of nappy cream. The runny nose and high fever may be symptoms of a cold. It is recommended to treat the symptoms with children’s cold medicine and paracetamol, and encourage the baby to drink plenty of water. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you, and wish your baby a healthy recovery.