Question
A seven-month-old baby experienced diarrhea and watery stools in the morning, with fever on the forehead and neck in the afternoon. What could be the problem? How should it be handled?
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended to check blood and stool routine tests. If bacterial infection is detected, antibiotics (such as cefixime) should be used under medical guidance. For viral infections, antiviral medications (like ribavirin granules) can be administered. In cases of severe diarrhea, active fluid replacement therapy should be conducted (either oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids) to prevent dehydration. Under medical supervision, Simethicone can be used (note that the use of Simethicone should be scientific: dissolve it in 50 to 100 milliliters of water before taking orally to cover the intestinal mucosa and achieve anti-diarrheaeffect).