Question
A two-year-old child has been vomiting continuously for four days, and has started to have diarrhea on the third day. The stools are watery and loose, and vomiting still occurs daily. The hospital’s stool test results are normal, and the child has not developed a high fever. The child is alert in the morning and has a normal appetite, but becomes less energetic in the afternoon, is prone to crying and fussing, and has decreased appetite. There is occasional abdominal discomfort. The child has been treated with Mommy Love and Simeta, but the symptoms have not improved significantly. The doctor diagnosed it as gastrointestinal fever, but the child does not have high fever symptoms. The question is whether it is okay to take ribavirin and whether the diagnosis is correct.
Answer
To ensure that a child has a good appetite, it is important to pay attention to feeding methods. Some children lose interest in food, causing parents to worry. In order to get children to eat, some parents use toys to attract their attention at the dining table, while others allow their children to play while eating. Parents being overly indulgent and not understanding proper feeding methods are direct causes of children’s anorexia. It is recommended to create a quiet environment for children to defecate so that they can do it comfortably and happily. Because the human digestive system is affected by emotions, excessive tension can lead to decreased appetite. Therefore, adults should not talk loudly or tease children while they are defecating.