Treatment Recommendations for Severe Diarrhea in a 2-Year-Old Child

Question

A 2-year-old child is experiencing persistent diarrhea, with no improvement after taking medication and four days of intravenous fluid treatment. The child has reduced appetite and is not feeling well.

Answer

Based on the description, it is initially suspected to be caused by viral enteritis. It is recommended to adopt antiviral treatment and supplementary therapy. At the same time, dietary control should be maintained, and attention should be given to fluid replenishment. If dehydration symptoms are severe, intravenous fluid administration should be considered. For children with severe vomiting or diarrhea, attention should be paid to electrolyte imbalance. If symptoms such as lack of energy or drowsiness occur, immediate medical attention should be sought for blood tests. Electrolytes should be supplemented based on the test results, and never self-administer antidiarrheal medication.