Question
What home remedies are there for children’s diarrhea?
Answer
When a child has diarrhea, the key is to identify the cause and treat it appropriately. First and foremost, pay close attention to diet. Adopt a small and frequent eating pattern, consume light and easily digestible foods, and eat plenty of foods that are good for the stomach. Moreover, always be mindful of food hygiene and hand hygiene, ensuring sterilization. The key is rehydration treatment. For mild to moderate dehydration, oral rehydration salts can be used, calculated at 50 to 80 ml per kilogram of body weight. In cases of severe dehydration, intravenous fluids should be administered, estimated at 90 to 120 ml per kilogram of body weight, while also using symptomatic treatment. If it’s caused by a viral infection, use ribavirin granules; if it’s caused by a bacterial infection, use cefalexin or berberine.