What are the symptoms of bacterial diarrhea in babies?

Diarrhea is a very painful thing for us, not to mention how unbearable it is for babies. Bacterial diarrhea must be treated in time. So what are the symptoms of bacterial diarrhea in babies?

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis (also called stomach flu) is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can cause diarrhea in infants and children. Gastroenteritis is very common and can be caused by many different viruses. The most common pathogen is rotavirus. Half of the children hospitalized due to diarrhea are infected with this virus. If your baby has diarrhea accompanied by stomach cramps, vomiting, and low fever, it is likely gastroenteritis. Be aware that your baby may lose a lot of fluid if he or she doesn't eat or drink much.

Bacterial infection

Severe diarrhea (sometimes accompanied by vomiting), accompanied by abdominal pain, bloody stools, and fever, is often caused by viruses or bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, etc.). Some of these infections are self-healing, but some can be very serious (such as infections caused by E. coli in undercooked meat). Therefore, if your baby has the above symptoms, you should take him to see a doctor. The doctor will examine him and possibly do a stool culture to see if a bacterial infection is causing it.

Parasites

Parasitic infections may also cause diarrhea. For example, giardiasis (also called giardiasis) is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the intestines. Parasites are easily spread when living in groups and require special medications to treat. Therefore, developing good hygiene habits, such as washing hands after changing diapers, is the best way to stop the spread of parasitic infections.