1. Causes of baby diarrhea
Baby diarrhea means that the baby has an increased frequency of defecation, and the stool is watery or mushy, and may even contain mucus or blood. This condition is generally caused by intestinal infection or indigestion. Common causes include: bacterial infection, viral infection, allergic reaction, food poisoning, etc.
2. How to judge whether your baby has diarrhea
1. Observe the frequency of defecation: If the baby defecates more than 4 times a day, it may be diarrhea.
2. Observe the texture of defecation: If your baby\’s stool is watery or mushy, it may mean diarrhea.
3. Observe the color of defecation: If your baby\’s stool contains mucus or blood, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time.
3. Household medicines
1. Montmorillonite powder: It can absorb toxic substances and bacteria in the intestines and shorten the duration of diarrhea.
2. Probiotics: Can regulate the balance of intestinal flora and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.
3. Oral salt replenishment solution: It can replenish the water and electrolytes lost by the baby due to diarrhea and prevent dehydration.
4. Dietary conditioning
1. Avoid raw and cold food: When your baby has diarrhea, do not give him raw or cold food to avoid increasing the burden on the intestines.
2. Drink more water: The baby will lose a lot of water when he has diarrhea, and parents should replenish him with water in time.
3. Light and easy-to-digest foods: You can choose light and easy-to-digest foods such as rice porridge, steamed buns, noodles, etc. to avoid irritating the gastrointestinal tract.
5. Prevent diarrhea
1. Pay attention to hygiene: Keep your hands and environment hygienic to avoid bacterial infections.
2. Eat properly: avoid excessive consumption of greasy or spicy food.
3. Regular vaccination: Regular vaccination can effectively prevent diarrhea caused by certain viral infections.
6. How to deal with serious situations
If the baby has severe diarrhea, high fever, etc., parents should seek medical treatment in time. Before seeking medical attention, you can give your baby oral saline solution and montmorillonite powder to relieve symptoms. At the same time, parents should not blindly use antibiotics and other drugs to avoid increasing the burden on their babies.
[Abstract] Diarrhea is a common intestinal problem in babies, usually caused by intestinal infection or indigestion. Parents can judge whether their baby has diarrhea by observing the frequency, texture and color of defecation, and take appropriate medications and dietary adjustments. Preventing diarrhea can start with paying attention to hygiene, eating properly and getting regular vaccinations. If serious conditions occur, seek medical treatment promptly.
