1. Symptoms of diarrhea
Diarrhea refers to loose stools that occur more frequently and are usually accompanied by uncomfortable feelings such as abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. For babies who are one and a half years old, if they have diarrhea, they may have a loss of appetite, lethargy, etc. At this time, parents need to observe the baby\’s condition in time and take corresponding measures.
2. Causes of diarrhea in babies
1. The digestion is not fully developed: The digestion of a one-and-a-half-year-old baby is not fully developed, so it is prone to problems such as indigestion and diarrhea.
2. Improper diet: If the baby consumes too much food or eats expired and spoiled food, it can easily cause diarrhea.
3. Viral infection: Some viral infections may also cause diarrhea in babies, such as norovirus, rotavirus, etc.
4. Bacterial infection: Bacterial infection is also one of the common causes of diarrhea in infants and young children. Salmonella, E. coli, etc.
3. How to prevent diarrhea in babies
1. Food hygiene: Parents need to pay attention to their babies\’ food hygiene and avoid letting their babies eat expired and spoiled food.
2. Feeding method: For babies one and a half years old, complementary food can be gradually introduced, but it is necessary to pay attention to the amount and choose easily digestible food.
3. Hand hygiene: Parents need to wash their hands frequently to prevent bacterial infection from the hands and mouth.
4. Avoid cross-infection: If other people in the family suffer from diarrhea and other diseases, they should avoid contact with the baby to avoid cross-infection.
4. How to treat diarrhea in a one-and-a-half-year-old baby
1. Give adequate fluids: During diarrhea, maintain adequate fluid intake. Appropriate amount of water, juice or salt water can be given.
2. Adjust your diet: During diarrhea, you should pay attention to adjusting your diet, choose foods that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients, and eat them in adequate amounts.
3. Give drug treatment: If the situation is serious, you can give the baby some drugs, such as probiotics, antidiarrheal drugs, etc.
5. When do you need medical treatment
If the baby\’s diarrhea is severe, such as blood streaks in the stool and lasting for a long time, parents should take the baby to the hospital in time.
6. Conclusion
Diarrhea is a common problem in babies aged one and a half. Parents need to pay attention to food hygiene and hand hygiene. In terms of treatment, pay attention to giving enough water and adjusting your diet, and give appropriate drug treatment according to the situation. If the situation is serious, you should seek medical treatment in time.
