Question
My son developed symptoms of enteritis after 8 days of intravenous treatment for pneumonia. The doctor recommended continuing the intravenous fluids, but since his scalp can no longer bear the injections, I would like to know how to treat it? Urgent!
Answer
Hello: The treatment for pediatric enteritis is as follows: One, Antibiotics: If it’s a bacterial enteritis, antibiotics can be used for treatment. Due to the increasing resistance of bacteria to drugs, medication should be guided by a physician and taken according to the doctor’s prescription. Sometimes, patients stop taking medication when their symptoms slightly improve, which can lead to chronic colitis due to insufficient medication, affecting the child’s health and nutrition. Two, Intravenous Infusion: The most dangerous consequence of enteritis is dehydration, and compared to adults, children are more prone to dehydration. Severe dehydration can lead to a mortality rate as high as 30%, but by replenishing fluids, the mortality rate can be reduced to below 5%. Therefore, when enteritis is severe, intravenous fluid therapy should be performed to replenish saltwater, glucose, electrolytes, and potassium. In addition to replenishing nutrients and fluids, intravenous infusion also has an anti-diarrheal effect. Three, Diet: When enteritis is severe, temporary fasting should be practiced to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest. After symptoms subside, one can start with congee or diluted skim milk and gradually increase the concentration. Fasting time should not be too long to avoid malnutrition. Additionally, attention should be paid to vitamin supplementation. Some children and patients with allergic enteritis may require special dietary treatment, which should be guided by a physician. Although pediatric enteritis seems common, it is