How to treat gastrointestinal infections
Disease description:
After eating crayfish last night, I experienced diarrhea. I went to the hospital for examination and was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal infection. How is a gastrointestinal infection treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Below are some common treatment methods for gastrointestinal infections:
1. Symptomatic treatment: For symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, appropriate antidiarrheal and antiemetic medications can be given to relieve symptoms. It is also important to replenish fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
2. General treatment: During treatment, patients should maintain a bland diet and avoid spicy, greasy, or irritating foods to reduce gastrointestinal burden. Adequate rest and sufficient sleep are also important to aid recovery.
3. Special treatment: For specific conditions such as Helicobacter pylori infection, targeted treatment regimens are required, such as the use of amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium, proton pump inhibitors, and bismuth-containing agents to eradicate Helicobacter pylori.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment: Traditional Chinese Medicine also has certain therapeutic effects on gastrointestinal infections. Based on the patient's specific condition, syndrome differentiation and treatment can be performed, and corresponding TCM decoctions or proprietary Chinese medicines can be administered.
If symptoms persist without improvement or if symptoms such as bloody stools, high fever, or severe abdominal pain occur, immediate medical attention should be sought.
