Question
A 7-month-old baby has been experiencing continuous vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. The baby vomits every time they eat rice porridge and has frequent diarrhea. The symptoms have not improved after taking medication. What methods can be used to improve the condition? What kind of assistance is needed? What medications can be taken to alleviate the symptoms?
Answer
Vomiting in infants can have many causes, including infectious factors such as bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, which may be accompanied by symptoms like fever, decreased appetite, crying, and irritability. Stool may be watery, have a foul odor, or contain lumps and blood. Non-infectious causes may include improper feeding, sudden changes in food, weather changes, or the baby’s digestive system not being fully developed (physiological diarrhea). Therefore, not all infant diarrhea is suitable for treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs; many cases are caused by viruses, and anti-inflammatory drugs may be ineffective.