Symptoms and treatment of gastroenteritis in children

Gastroenteritis in children is a frequent problem that can have the same symptoms as those seen in adults, but overall the clinical manifestations may be heavier or more prolonged, and the ability to heal themselves is relatively poor. The main symptoms of gastroenteritis in children include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, increased stool frequency and crying due to bloating, abdominal pain and abdominal discomfort. In terms of treatment, the first thing is to address the cause, if the gastroenteritis is caused by a viral infection, add some probiotics, eat well-digested food, etc. Sometimes it is necessary to give the gastrointestinal tract will have a certain amount of time, if it is a bacterial infection, it may be necessary to add antibiotic treatment, otherwise it may be more prolonged. For diarrhea caused by secondary lactose intolerance and other reasons, it is necessary to treat with lactose-free formula or add lactase to breastfeeding. For children with particularly loose stools, treatment such as montelukast should be added. Overall, it is very important to note that gastroenteritis tends to lead to a lot of fluid loss and dehydration, and feeding the child adequate water to avoid dehydration is a very important point of concern for all gastroenteritis. As you can see, enterocolitis in children can be as specific as indigestion and can have special manifestations that require parental attention and timely diagnosis and treatment.