1. Definition and symptoms of diarrhea
Diarrhea refers to an increase in the number of defecation times per day, an increase in the amount of stool, a thin or watery texture, and is accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms such as irritation during defecation and burning of the anus. Infant diarrhea is often accompanied by fever, vomiting, loss of appetite and other symptoms.
2. Causes of diarrhea in 1-year-old infants
1. Infectious diarrhea: caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites, such as rotavirus, E. coli, etc.
2. Non-infectious diarrhea: caused by food allergies, intestinal dysplasia, etc.
3. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea: caused by the impact of antibiotics on intestinal flora.
3. Prevention and treatment methods
1. Maintain good personal hygiene habits and avoid contact with sources of infection.
2. Eat a light diet and avoid eating expired and spoiled foods.
3. Change diapers promptly and keep them dry and hygienic.
4. Give appropriate oral rehydration solution or oral rehydration solution for hydration treatment.
5. Give antibiotics or other drug treatment according to the condition.
4. How to distinguish between mild and severe diarrhea
1. Mild diarrhea: The number of bowel movements per day increases and the feces is thin in texture, but the baby is in good condition and has no symptoms such as fever or vomiting.
2. Moderate diarrhea: The number of bowel movements per day increases, the feces is thin, and the baby shows discomfort, such as loss of appetite, fever, etc.
3. Severe diarrhea: The number of bowel movements per day increases significantly, the stool is extremely thin or watery, accompanied by serious symptoms such as obvious vomiting and fever.
5. How to deal with diarrhea in a 1-year-old baby
1. Dietary conditioning: Provide light and easy-to-digest foods and drinks, and avoid greasy, spicy and irritating foods.
2. Hydration treatment: Give oral salt rehydration solution or oral rehydration agent in time for hydration treatment.
3. Drug treatment: Give appropriate antibiotics or other drug treatment according to the doctor\’s advice.
6. How to prevent the recurrence of diarrhea in babies
1. Maintain good personal hygiene habits and avoid contact with sources of infection.
2. Eat a light diet and avoid eating expired and spoiled foods.
3. Change diapers promptly and keep them dry and hygienic.
4. Strengthen the maintenance of infant intestinal flora, such as appropriate supplementation of probiotics, etc.
Abstract: Diarrhea is a common disease in 1-year-old infants, often caused by infectious and non-infectious factors. Prevention and treatment methods include maintaining good hygiene habits, dietary regulation, hydration treatment and drug treatment. Differentiating between mild and severe diarrhea and providing targeted treatment can effectively alleviate symptoms. To prevent recurrence, it is necessary to strengthen personal hygiene habits, eat a light diet, and appropriately supplement probiotics.
