Question
My baby has diarrhea and vomiting. A few days ago, we went out to play and she might have eaten something bad. After coming back, she started having diarrhea. The condition improved after taking medicine, but the next day the diarrhea worsened and she started vomiting. She also had a fever and signs of dehydration. After seeing a doctor, she was treated with saline infusion, and the frequency of diarrhea decreased, but the fever persisted and antipyretic medication was ineffective. In the end, she received an injection for fever reduction, but after the fever subsided, she still vomited and had difficulty eating. The diarrhea was severe. I’m asking for solutions.
Answer
Your child is suffering from acute enteritis, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and dehydration. It is recommended to ensure your child gets plenty of rest, maintains a light, warm, and easy-to-digest diet, and stays well-hydrated. Montmorillonite powder can be taken to help alleviate diarrhea. In severe cases of dehydration, immediate hospital treatment with intravenous fluid therapy is necessary, which usually takes several days to recover. Wishing your child a quick recovery.