Why do babies have diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common disease, just like a cold or fever, and is especially frequent in the late fall and early winter. Because of the imperfect development of the gastrointestinal function and the poor resistance of the body, infants and young children can easily cause diarrhea.
What conditions can cause autumn diarrhea in babies?
There are three main routes of transmission.
The first is the fecal-oral route, which is transmitted through the digestive tract;
Second, close contact transmission;
The third is respiratory transmission. Infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years are susceptible to infection because of their weak resistance to infection due to the unpredictable weather in the fall and winter. In fact, school-age children and adults can also be infected with rotavirus and develop diarrhea, but with less severe symptoms and a shorter duration of illness compared to infants and toddlers.
How to care for a baby with diarrhea at home?
Special attention should be paid to the baby’s bottom when caring for a baby with diarrhea at home. The skin around the anus of a small child with diarrhea can become red, and in severe cases, locally broken and inflamed. Therefore, it is important to change diapers diligently for small infants and wash the buttocks with warm water after each bowel movement to prevent urinary tract infection and hip inflammation. If the buttocks are already red, apply some tannic acid ointment after cleaning.
In terms of diet and nutrition, babies with diarrhea can still continue to eat and there is no need to fast completely. Breast milk can still be fed. For babies who eat milk, 1/2-2/3 diluted milk for babies under 6 months old, and gradually resume normal diet after 2-3 days. 6 months old and above can use the usual diet, such as thick porridge (preferably millet porridge), noodles, vegetables, fish or minced meat, etc., starting with a small amount.
Is diarrhea considered when a child has “diarrhea”?
Clinically, diarrhea is called diarrhea when the stool is more than three times a day, and it is thin, unshaped, with increased water content, containing undigested food residues or mucus and pus and blood.
Should I take antibiotics for fall diarrhea?
Fall diarrhea is caused by rotavirus, so there is no need to take oral antibiotics. You can take oral lactase, mommy’s milk, or use Cytotec or Simethicone to stop the diarrhea. You can also use some Chinese medicines, such as spleen kexin, cangling anti-diarrhea oral liquid, etc.
Can diarrhea be treated at home?
Children who have diarrhea can be treated at home, especially if they have had similar illnesses before. Fall diarrhea caused by rotavirus is a contagious disease and may be aggravated if parents rush to take their child to the doctor. However, parents should observe their child’s condition and seek medical attention in the event of.
1. Diarrhea is frequent but refuses to drink water or is difficult to feed.
2, frequent vomiting or diarrhea even after taking oral rehydration solution.
3. The child has dull eyes, shortness of breath, fever, sunken eyes, and dry skin.
4.The child’s consciousness is in a semi-blurred state, with cold extremities and altered skin color.
5.The child cannot eat normally, has dry mouth, and has significant weight loss.
6.The child has blood in the stool or a decrease in the volume of urine.