Question
A nine-month-old baby is suffering from fever and diarrhea, with purulent blood in the stool. What should be done?
Answer
Fever itself can stimulate a baby’s gastrointestinal tract, leading to diarrhea. In this case, in addition to medication treatment, the baby’s diet should be kept light, such as cooking congee for the baby to eat. Additionally, the baby’s food intake may need to be appropriately reduced, and one should not force feeding.