Question
An 8-month-old baby experienced vomiting and diarrhea within 15 minutes after defecation, feeling weak and having reddened and swollen buttocks. The baby appeared quite uncomfortable at night. Besides a cold, could these symptoms affect the baby? What kind of help can we expect from the doctor on February 1, 2010?
Answer
Vomiting and indigestion may be caused by an intestinal infection, and a stool test might reveal abnormalities. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but if it’s a viral infection, such as the currently prevalent rotavirus, the course of the disease may last about a week. Additionally, diarrhea might also be due to external intestinal infections or other factors like catching a cold, improper diet, or food intolerance. Advice: You can apply Dinggui Er navel sticker to alleviate symptoms and promote recovery, especially during winter. Feed your child small meals frequently and offer sugar-salt water unless vomiting is severe; hospitalization for intravenous fluid is not necessary. Do not fast; children need adequate nutrition. Simethicone can be used without the need for anti-inflammatory medication. You can add some digestive aids such as multi-enzyme tablets, Wang’s Baohesi Pill, or lactic acid bacteria tablets.