Question
What should I do to treat my one-year-old daughter’s diarrhea?
Answer
Diarrhea in children is often seen during the autumn season and may be caused by rotavirus enteritis. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea with a porridge-like consistency, containing more water and less feces. The current situation shows that she has not urinated for a day, which may indicate dehydration due to enteritis, and immediate hospital treatment is required. You can visit the pediatric department for a consultation, where they will administer intravenous fluids based on the dehydration condition to replenish electrolytes and correct dehydration. In addition, it is necessary to conduct timely stool tests to confirm the diagnosis. Intravenous treatment will not stop the diarrhea, but if the child’s spirits improve and symptoms subside, probiotics and anti-diarrheal medications such as lactobacillus and montmorillonite can be added simultaneously. Drink plenty of water, keep the abdomen warm, and wish your baby a healthy growth!