Question
How should pediatric enteritis be handled?
Answer
Firstly, it is important to maintain abdominal warmth. When the temperature drops, infants and young children are prone to diarrhea. If the abdomen is cooled, intestinal peristalsis will accelerate, thereby exacerbating diarrhea symptoms. Parents can provide abdominal warming appropriately and help the child massage their abdomen to relieve discomfort. Secondly, it is crucial to disinfect daily items promptly to avoid infection. Infants and young children have weaker immunity and are susceptible to bacterial infections. Therefore, items used should be regularly cleaned and disinfected, especially those used daily like utensils and feeding bottles. They should be washed and disinfected after each use, or boiled with water for disinfection.