Question
A one-year-four-month-old baby presents with vomiting and diarrhea, despite being seen at the hospital and receiving treatment, the symptoms persist. After taking medication, the baby no longer vomits dryly, but experiences high fever in the middle of the night. Fever recurs after taking fever-reducing medication in the morning. The baby is constantly crying. How should this be handled? Is it necessary to return to the hospital? What has been the past treatment experience and outcome? What assistance is needed? Should the medication be continued?
Answer
Based on your description, it is considered that the baby may have viral gastroenteritis. Viral gastroenteritis generally does not require antibiotics. If it is bacterial gastroenteritis, then antibiotics should be used based on the pathogen type and sensitivity test results, and adjustments to the treatment plan should be made accordingly. It is suggested to try Diazeep Granules, which are suitable for treating children with diarrhea caused by damp-heat internal accumulation. Symptoms include watery or scrambled egg soup-like stools, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. The prognosis depends on the cause, nutritional status, and timeliness of treatment. The prognosis is poorer for vomiting caused by antibiotic-resistant E. coli or fungi; while the prognosis for viral gastroenteritis is generally better. I hope this information is helpful to you.