Question
A two-month-and-seven-day-old infant has developed diarrhea with watery stool. Three months and seven days later, there is also nausea and vomiting, with the stool still watery. The baby often engages in meaningless talk and has symptoms of anal discharge. Additionally, there are symptoms of coughing, runny nose, and nasal congestion, restless sleep, and signs of rickets. The baby is often frightened excessively by door sounds, flails their arms, and cries restlessly. The afternoon nap lasts about 8 hours, and the illness has lasted for about 7 days. Do I need further treatment? Could it be gastrointestinal flu or high fever causing intestinal dysfunction?
Answer
It is recommended to take oral absorption aids such as Shanyao Jianpi Oral Liquid, and to take Huoxiang Decoction. Food intake should not be excessive, and the stomach should be given a rest. Drink plenty of water. It is best to undergo intravenous treatment because oral medications can easily cause dry heaves, especially for medications that are more reactive to the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, it is best to use antibiotic treatment simultaneously.