Question
The baby of a parent has been experiencing diarrhea for five days. On the first day, there were five to six episodes of loose stools. The doctor diagnosed it as a gastrointestinal issue and prescribed medication. By the third day, the baby developed a fever, which subsided after taking medication, but the diarrhea continued. After the parent gave Smecta and probiotics, the baby complained of stomach pain, which disappeared after defecation. On the fifth day, there were three episodes of diarrhea; the first stool contained blood threads, the second did not, and the third again contained blood threads, and the stool remained loose.
Answer
The current situation may be caused by viral gastroenteritis. If the baby’s mental state and diet are normal, symptomatic treatment can be temporarily adopted. It is advised that parents avoid anxiety and tension, and refrain from giving cold food, greasy, and spicy foods. Adequate warmth and fluid intake should be maintained. Continue to administer oral Montmorillonite powder and probiotics. If the baby has abdominal pain, consider giving oral 654-2. If the baby’s body temperature repeatedly spikes with fever, it is necessary to return to the hospital for routine blood and stool tests, and antibiotic treatment may be required as needed.