1. Definition and symptoms of diarrhea in babies
Diarrhea refers to an increase in the number of bowel movements per day, large and loose stools, or even watery or mucus-like stools, accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. For babies, the number of bowel movements per day varies depending on the feeding method, but if more than 5 loose stools occur, it can be considered diarrhea.
2. Causes of baby diarrhea
1. Infectious causes: bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.
2. Dietary reasons: allergic reactions, unclean diet, etc.
3. Drug reasons: excessive use of antibiotics, etc.
4. Other causes: intestinal obstruction, congenital intestinal abnormalities, etc.
3. Treatment methods for baby diarrhea
1. Replenish water and electrolytes: Give as much warm water and oral liquids containing electrolytes as possible while ensuring safety.
2. Change eating habits: reduce the intake of dairy products and high-fiber foods, and increase foods that are easy to digest and absorb, such as rice noodles.
3. Drug treatment: such as probiotics, intestinal mucosal protective agents, etc.
4. Symptomatic treatment: such as antidiarrheal drugs, antibiotics, etc., but they need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Preventive measures for baby diarrhea
1. Keep the home environment clean and hygienic.
2. Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid eating unclean food.
3. Pay attention to disinfection and safety when feeding infants, and try to breastfeed as much as possible.
4. Get vaccinated in time.
5. Precautions for baby diarrhea
1. Avoid using medication on your own and should use it under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Pay attention to the baby\’s defecation situation and status, and seek medical treatment in time.
3. Avoid cross-infection and do not share tableware and hand towels with patients with diarrhea.
6. Conclusion
Baby diarrhea is one of the common childhood diseases. Parents should increase their awareness of prevention and seek medical treatment in time. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the correct use and dosage of drugs during treatment. I hope every child can grow up healthily and happily!
