What to Note About Pediatric Diarrhea

A two-year-old child is experiencing diarrhea every day, with particularly loose stools and abdominal pain. This could be due to malnutrition or improper diet. It’s recommended to apply cold compresses to the baby’s abdomen, administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, adjust the intestinal flora with medication, increase consumption of porridge made from millet, and conduct regular and thorough stool checks before treatment.
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What Treatment Methods Are Available for Children’s Diarrhea?

My son is three months old and has recently developed diarrhea. The child has bowel movements every time he farts, sometimes without straining. The stool is very loose, sometimes green, sometimes yellow, and often foamy. What should I do when he urinates? Thank you!! The treatment for children’s diarrhea depends on the cause. If it is caused by a viral infection, it often resolves on its own as there are no effective antiviral drugs. It is important to ensure the child does not become dehydrated. The diet should meet the standard. If the child’s diarrhea is caused by a bacterial infection, treatment should be timely. Treatment should be selected based on the results of stool culture and the most sensitive antibiotic should be used. Do not let the child become dehydrated during diarrhea. If the child has frequent bowel movements, is incontinent, and has less urine, seek immediate medical attention at a hospital or take oral rehydration salts at home. In addition, if children with diarrhea have symptoms such as high fever, purulent stools, and abdominal pain, they also need to seek medical attention at a hospital promptly.
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