Question
A seven-month-old girl was diagnosed with enteritis due to fever a few days ago, but she did not experience vomiting. However, after receiving intravenous fluids, she no longer had a fever but began to vomit frequently, soon after eating. She also becomes restless. I want to know what’s going on and how to feed her? I am in a hurry for an answer, thank you!
Answer
It is recommended to continue the treatment, and here are the recommended treatment plans: One, Antibiotics: Bacterial enteritis can be treated with antibiotics. Since bacterial resistance is gradually changing, medication should be guided by a doctor and strictly followed according to the doctor’s prescription. Some patients stop taking medication when symptoms just begin to improve, which may lead to chronic colitis, long-term non-healing, affecting the child’s nutrition and health. Two, Intravenous Infusion: The most dangerous aspect of diarrhea is dehydration; infants are more prone to dehydration than adults, and in severe cases, their weight can decrease by more than 10%. Supplementing fluids can reduce the mortality rate to below 5%, so intravenous infusion is the best treatment for diarrhea. In severe cases when the intestines are swollen and do not absorb water, drinking water once leads to a bowel movement, and in this situation, the child needs intravenous treatment to supplement saltwater and glucose; if acidosis is severe, alkaline substances should be supplemented; if potassium is deficient, potassium supplements should be taken. In addition to supplementing nutrients, water, and electrolytes, intravenous infusion also has an anti-diarrheal effect. When all anti-diarrheal medications are ineffective, intravenous infusion is the best anti-diarrheal therapy. Three, Diet: When diarrhea is severe, temporarily discontinue food intake to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest. After the condition improves, start with rice soup or diluted skim milk, then gradually increase the concentration. Do not fast for too long to avoid malnutrition; in addition, vitamin supplementation should also be noted. Some children and those with allergic diarrhea may require special dietary treatment under medical guidance. Although childhood diarrhea may seem common, it is also one of the diseases with the highest mortality rate. Therefore, when severe, do not self-medicate; it is essential to consult a doctor for diagnosis and prescription. Vomiting can be treated with medications such as Stomach Comfort.