When a child becomes ill, parents become very anxious. Diarrhea is a common issue in children under the age of five. Diarrhea occurs when children have very loose, watery, and frequent bowel motions. Most children get Diarrhea on frequently. It normally doesn't persist long and usually improves on its own. Diarrhea is the body's way of getting rid of pathogens, and most bouts last a few days to a week.
Symptoms
Diarrhea may be
associated by fever, nausea, vomiting, cramping, dehydration, or even rashes.
Stools may be loose or watery, and occur more than three times a day. Normally,
Diarrhea occurs during the day, however up to 25% of toddlers with Diarrhea
pass faces at night. The stool could be dark, green, or yellow, and it could
contain undigested food. As a parent, you must maintain calmness and, rather
than panicking, help your child in the best way possible to ensure a rapid
recovery.
Causes
Most cases of Diarrhea
are caused by viruses. But it can also be caused by:
·
Bacteria
·
Parasites
·
Changes
in diet, like drinking too much fruit juice
·
Gastrointestinal
problems, like food allergies
·
Some
medications
Prevention
·
Breast
milk can provide protection against numerous infections in the form of passive
antibodies to your child.
·
Hand
hygiene is improved by frequent hand washing with soap or the use of hand
sanitizer.
·
Avoid
giving your children raw (or unpasteurized) milk products or meals that have
become contaminated or damaged as a result of being left out for an extended
period of time.
·
Avoiding
the overuse of antibiotics, which can disrupt healthy gut bacteria?
·
Limiting
the amount of juice and sugary beverages consumed.
·
Ensure
that your children have had the rotavirus vaccine, which protects against the
most common cause of Diarrhea and vomiting in young children.
·
For
moderate Diarrhea in older children, provide plenty of fluids (water, broth, or
soup). Rehydrate their electrolytes with Pedialyte if they have moderate to
severe Diarrhea.
Treatment
Most bouts of Diarrhea
resolve on their own after a couple of days, but if your child does not seem to
be improving, contact your pediatrician. Make an appointment to see Best Child
Specialist in Noida if your child has frequent loose stools lasting more than a
couple of weeks or If your child has blood in the stool, vomiting, poor weight
gain or weight loss, abdominal pain, refusal to eat/drink, or fever. These “red
flag” symptoms indicate that something more serious than toddler’s Diarrhea is
going on and further evaluation and/or treatment may be needed.
For vaccination consult with Dr. Vipin Jain. He provides the best healthcare services and
Vaccinationfor children in Noida at affordable prices.
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