Question
A six-month-old baby is experiencing diarrhea symptoms, with watery and frothy stools, accompanied by dry vomiting. This condition started since the New Year’s Day of 2010 when the baby switched to thin cotton clothing. Treatment with pediatric double sulfonamide trimethoprim granules has been ineffective.
Answer
Firstly, a routine stool examination should be conducted to confirm the diagnosis, distinguishing between dyspepsia and enteritis. Attention should also be given to any intestinal dysfunction caused by fever. If dyspepsia is diagnosed, oral medications such as Shanyao Jianpi Oral Liquid, MamiAi, and Simida are recommended for treatment. In severe cases, consulting a doctor and undergoing intravenous treatment may be necessary. Meanwhile, reduce the frequency of changing diapers to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest and to replenish fluids. When introducing new complementary foods, temporarily stop or reduce the intake until the condition improves and then gradually resume. Especially avoid eating foods that are difficult to digest. If the examination results show inflammation, anti-inflammatory medication treatment is recommended, such as taking cefixime for anti-inflammatory treatment and fever reduction. In severe cases, intravenous treatment may be required. Additionally, reduce the frequency of changing diapers to let the gastrointestinal tract rest and increase fluid intake. pause introducing new complementary foods and gradually resume after the condition improves. Especially avoid eating foods that are difficult to digest.