What to do if your one-and-a-half-year-old baby has severe diarrhea (common treatments for baby diarrhea)
Diarrhea in babies is a very common phenomenon, but if the baby has severe diarrhea, it needs timely treatment. One-and-a-half-year-old babies are more likely to suffer from diarrhea because their physique and immune system are not fully developed. Here are common treatments for diarrhea in babies:
1. Replenish water in time
One of the symptoms of diarrhea is a large amount of diarrhea, which will cause the baby to lose water in the body quickly, leading to dehydration. Therefore, when the baby has diarrhea, it is necessary to replenish the baby with water in time. Both breast milk and formula milk can provide babies with sufficient moisture. It is recommended that breastfed babies should be fed frequently, at least every 2-3 hours. For formula, you can choose oral rehydration solution or ORS oral rehydration solution to rehydrate your baby.
Wash your mouth and hands
Diarrhea can cause harmful substances such as viruses and bacteria to be hidden in your baby\’s stool. Therefore, be sure to wash your hands when giving your baby water, feeding, etc. At the same time, the baby\’s mouth and lips should be cleaned frequently to reduce the chance of bacteria and viruses entering the baby\’s body.
Observe the baby’s urine output and status
Diarrhea causes the baby to lose water, so it is necessary to observe the urine output. If the baby\’s urine output is small and dark yellow after diarrhea, it means that the baby is dehydrated and needs to actively replenish water. At the same time, you should also pay attention to your baby\’s condition. If the baby shows symptoms such as fatigue, thirst, and loose skin, the baby needs to be rehydrated, rehydrated, or sent to the hospital for treatment in time.
2. Diet adjustment
During diarrhea, your baby\’s gastrointestinal tract is prone to sensitivity, and consuming the wrong food may aggravate diarrhea or even cause other complications. Therefore, during your baby\’s diarrhea period, in addition to supplementing an appropriate amount of breast milk or formula milk, you should also make the following dietary adjustments:
Abstain from excess sugar and salt
During diarrhea, the baby consumes a lot of nutrients. If you give the baby too much sugar and salt, it will put a greater burden on the baby\’s body. It will also cause fluctuations in blood sugar and blood pressure, aggravating the baby\’s symptoms.
Pay attention to supplementing vitamins and minerals
Diarrhea will cause the loss of vitamins and minerals in the baby\’s body, and these substances are very important for the baby\’s growth and development. Therefore, in order to ensure the health of your baby, you should usually give your baby more foods containing vitamins and mineral salts, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat.
Make appropriate dietary adjustments
During diarrhea, babies should choose foods that are easy to digest and high in nutritional energy. You can give your baby porridge, noodle soup, porridge, etc., but avoid excessive amounts to avoid aggravating the baby\’s diarrhea symptoms.
3. Drug treatment
In severe cases of diarrhea, appropriate use of medications is also necessary. However, infants and young children cannot use medicine by themselves and must take medicine under the guidance of a doctor.
Oral medications
When taking oral medicines for infants and young children, they should choose medicines that are easily soluble in water, easy to digest, and have low irritation. Such as children\’s azithromycin granules and lactobacilliPrimer particles, etc. The usage methods of different drugs will be different, and they must be used strictly in accordance with the instructions or the guidance of the doctor.
Acupuncture treatment
If your baby\’s diarrhea is severe and oral medications cannot control the condition, you need to go to the hospital for intravenous injection treatment. Dropping acupuncture can quickly replenish water, electrolytes, nutrients, etc. to the baby to achieve therapeutic effects.
4. Daily prevention
Although diarrhea is a common disease, some diarrhea can be reduced through prevention. Therefore, you should pay more attention to your baby\’s hygiene and prevent diarrhea in your baby.
Keep your home environment hygienic
Keeping your home environment clean and hygienic can be helpful in reducing your baby\’s chances of suffering from diarrhea. It is a good habit to frequently scrub your baby\’s utensils, crib, activity areas, etc.
Avoid eating low-quality food
Many cases of diarrhea are also caused by babies eating poor quality food. In order to prevent this, attention should be paid to the purchase and storage of ingredients, and the food must be fully heated, boiled, and sterilized.
Don’t change milk powder brands at will
Changing milk powder brands is not good for the baby\’s gastrointestinal condition and can cause diarrhea and other problems. Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to change milk powder brands, it should be done under the guidance of a doctor or professional. You can usually try it in trial packs to see how your baby reacts to different brands of milk powder.
Conclusion
In short, for the treatment of severe diarrhea in one-and-a-half-year-old babies, timely rehydration, dietary adjustment, drug treatment, etc. are all better methods. In normal times, it can also prevent babies from suffering from diarrhea. Babies need care very much. Parents must pay attention to their children\’s growth and development and do a good job in their baby\’s health care.
