What to do if a 5-year-old child has diarrhea

It is common for children to have diarrhea because their small organs are not fully developed. This is especially true for 5-year-olds, who are at a stage where they are more interested in food and may eat without restraint, leading to diarrhea. But, what should we do if a 5-year-old child has diarrhea? It depends on the actual situation of the child's diarrhea. If it is not very serious, it can be improved through diet therapy, mainly with easily digestible porridge. If it is too serious and the pain is severe, it is best to seek medical attention immediately.

What to do if a 5-year-old child has diarrhea?

1. Children aged 5 years old who have diarrhea need to replenish body fluids in time, otherwise they will become dehydrated. You can choose to use sugar and salt water to replenish body fluids.

2. When children have diarrhea and loose stools, you should pay attention to the child’s hygiene, dietary hygiene, and personal hygiene.

3. Pay attention to the quality of your diet and avoid eating foods that irritate your stomach. The diet should be light, and the child should eat as much as possible as long as he does not vomit. Liquid or semi-liquid food can be used.

4. Prevent your child's abdomen from getting cold. Because there is no fat layer to keep the child's abdomen warm, the child is more likely to catch a cold. Once the child catches a cold, it will stimulate the increased gastrointestinal motility, causing the child to have loose stools and lead to diarrhea.

What causes diarrhea in children?

1. Gastroenteritis can cause diarrhea in children. Gastroenteritis is an intestinal disease caused by inflammation. Pregnant women at this time are prone to diarrhea and may even have a low fever and vomiting. Active treatment is necessary.

2. Children's digestive organs develop relatively late, and the food they eat is difficult to digest completely, so children are more likely to suffer from diarrhea.

3. If a child has diarrhea due to a cold stomach and eats raw or cold food, you must pay attention.