What medications are good for acute gastroenteritis?
Disease description:
My child has never been in good health. Two days ago, he started feeling nauseous after eating and experienced acid reflux. After a hospital examination, he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. I would like to know what caused this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Acute gastroenteritis is a common digestive tract disease. Below are some commonly used medications and their functions:
1. Antibiotics: For bacterial gastroenteritis, doctors may prescribe appropriate antibiotics based on the type of pathogen. However, most cases of acute gastroenteritis are caused by viruses, against which antibiotics are ineffective.
2. Antidiarrheal agents: Such as smectite powder, which has strong adsorptive capacity and can bind toxins and harmful substances in the intestines, thereby alleviating diarrhea symptoms. Smectite powder does not enter the bloodstream, thus offering a higher level of safety.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Such as enteritis relief capsules and fengliao gastrointestinal tablets, which have functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. These medications are suitable for alleviating symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by acute gastroenteritis. These drugs generally have fewer side effects, but their use should follow medical advice.
4. Antispasmodic analgesics: Such as belladonna tablets and atropine, which are suitable for relieving abdominal pain caused by acute gastroenteritis. Please note that these medications should be used under a doctor's guidance to avoid masking the condition or causing other adverse reactions.
If symptoms are severe or persist for a prolonged period, prompt medical attention is advised to prevent delayed treatment.
