Can people with intestinal infections drink bird's nest juice?

Question
Hello doctor,
My mother has an intestinal infection, diarrhea, watery stools. I gave my mother electrolytes. Now my mother is very tired but the house is far from the hospital. Doctor let me ask, can people with intestinal infections drink bird's nest juice?
Truong Thi Tam (1969)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Internal Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question "Can people with intestinal infections drink bird's nest juice?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your mother is suffering from a gastrointestinal infection, has diarrhea with watery stools, like Therefore, it is necessary to first replace the lost electrolytes, which can be taken orally if it is good. If your mother is unable to drink, it is necessary to give enough fluids to avoid shock and dehydration, in addition to find other causes, if there is fever and high white blood cells need to be monitored at the hospital, antibiotic treatment may be needed. when needed. Bird's nest water can be supplemented but cannot completely replace other electrolytes. If the patient's condition is very tired, the symptoms do not improve, you should send your mother to a gastroenterologist for monitoring and treatment.
If you still have questions about intestinal infections, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!