Question
What should I do if my child has diarrhea? They have diarrhea three to four times a day, and their stool is not very loose.
Answer
Hello: Based on the information you provided, the child should actively treat diarrhea. (1) Diet Therapy Proper nutrition during diarrhea is crucial for promoting recovery, reducing weight loss and growth stagnation, shortening the recovery time, and preventing malnutrition. After diarrhea stops, continue to provide nutritious food and add an extra meal per day for two weeks to promote normal growth. For children with malnutrition or chronic diarrhea, the recovery period may be longer until they fully recover. (2) Care For infectious diarrhea, pay attention to disinfection and isolation. Monitor vomiting, defecation, and urination. Provide water or oral rehydration solutions containing salt promptly and control the rate of intravenous fluid replacement. Strengthen eye care to prevent aspiration. Turn the child frequently to prevent secondary pneumonia. (3) Infection Control Viral enteritis is primarily treated with diet therapy and supportive care and does not require the use of antibiotics. Acute enteritis caused by non-invasive bacteria is often self-limiting and can be cured with supportive therapy alone, but antibiotics are still needed for newborns, infants, weak children, and severe cases. Invasive bacterial enteritis generally requires antibiotic treatment. 1) E. coli: Gentamicin, Pipemidic Acid, Norfloxacin, Furazolidone, certain cephalosporins, Compound New Sulfa, Berberine, Ampicillin,