"Experiencing Diarrhea and Fever Due to Gastroenteritis? Seek Advice Now!"

Diarrhea is also known as loose bowels. Gastroenteritis is medically referred to as gastroenteritis. Fever is clinically known as pyrexia. Gastroenteritis accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea and fever typically belongs to acute gastroenteritis, which may be caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. It can also arise from acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa due to unclean food or intestinal flora imbalance. Treatment options include general management, symptomatic treatment, correction of water-electrolyte imbalance, and anti-inflammatory measures. In severe cases, prompt medical attention is necessary to avoid complications.

Treatment Approaches:

1. General Management: Acute gastroenteritis is often triggered by factors such as unclean food and overeating. Therefore, patients need to fast and switch to a liquid or semi-liquid diet after acute symptoms are controlled, gradually progressing to a normal diet. Adequate rest is also crucial for immune and physical recovery.

2. Symptomatic Treatment: If diarrhea persists for more than 24-48 hours without signs of severe bacterial infection, anti-diarrheal medications such as Montmorillonite Powder and Berberine can be prescribed under medical supervision.

3. Correction of Water-Electrolyte Imbalance: Frequent diarrhea can lead to water-electrolyte imbalance. Depending on the severity of dehydration, oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluid replacement (e.g., Sodium Chloride Injection, Potassium Chloride Injection, Anhydrous Glucose for Injection) can be administered to rectify this imbalance.

4. Anti-inflammatory Treatment: If acute gastroenteritis is caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics are necessary. Antibiotics like Levofloxacin, Metronidazole, and Tinidazole can be prescribed under medical guidance. Additionally, probiotics like Clostridium Butyricum and Bifidobacterium Capsules and Lactobacillus Tablets can help regulate intestinal flora. For fever below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods like wiping the forehead, groin, and armpits with a warm, damp cloth can be effective. For fever above 38.5°C, oral medication such as Ibuprofen Suspension and Paracetamol Tablets can be taken alongside physical cooling measures.