1. Causes of infant diarrhea
Infant diarrhea refers to an increase in the frequency of defecation in infants and young children, and the stool is watery or watery, accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and fever. The main cause is caused by intestinal infections, including bacteria, viruses and parasites. In addition, poor eating habits, allergic reactions and drug side effects may also cause diarrhea in infants.
2. Dietary conditioning
1. Give your baby enough water: When your baby has diarrhea, you need to feed your baby enough liquid to replenish the body\’s lost water. You can choose plain water or light salt water.
2. Feed foods that are easy to digest and absorb: It is recommended that when your baby has diarrhea, you should stop eating foods that are difficult to digest, such as dairy products and high-fiber foods, and choose foods that are easy to digest and absorb, such as rice noodles, steamed buns, and millet porridge.
3. Avoid irritating foods: For babies who have started to add complementary foods, they need to avoid some irritating foods such as peppers, coffee and alcohol. These foods will irritate the gastrointestinal tract and aggravate the baby\’s diarrhea symptoms.
3. Drug treatment
1. Probiotics: Probiotics refer to microorganisms that can grow and reproduce in the intestines and are beneficial to the human body. Oral probiotic preparations can regulate the balance of intestinal flora, enhance intestinal immunity, and promote intestinal mucosal repair.
2. Antidiarrheal drugs: Antidiarrheal drugs mainly refer to adsorbents and intestinal contraction agents. Adsorbents can absorb water and reduce the frequency of diarrhea and stool volume; while intestinal contraction agents can promote intestinal peristalsis and increase the frequency of defecation.
3. Antibiotics: If the infant\’s diarrhea is caused by a bacterial infection, it needs to be treated with antibiotics. However, it should be noted that antibiotics should be used under the doctor\’s advice and in accordance with the doctor\’s instructions.
4. Preventive measures
1. Regular disinfection: Regular disinfection of the environment around the baby, such as bed sheets, toys and bottles, can effectively prevent intestinal infections.
2. Reasonable feeding: Reasonable feeding can enhance the baby\’s body immunity and prevent the occurrence of diarrhea. It is recommended to breastfeed and add complementary foods when appropriate.
3. Wash your hands frequently: Wash your hands frequently before eating, using the toilet, and before and after touching your baby to avoid the spread of bacteria and viruses through your hands.
5. When do you need medical treatment
If your baby has the following conditions, you need timely medical attention:
1. Fever exceeding 38℃;
2. The frequency of bowel movements exceeds 10 times/day;
3. The stool contains blood or mucus;
4. Unable to control vomiting;
5. The baby is lethargic.
6. Summary
Infant diarrhea is a common intestinal infection, but diarrhea symptoms can be effectively relieved through reasonable diet, drug treatment and preventive measures. At the same time, when the baby has severe diarrheaTimely medical treatment is required to avoid more serious complications.
