What should I do if my baby has diarrhea on the third day of fever?

We all understand the symptoms of fever. Of course, adults usually have runny nose and cough, and rarely have other symptoms. But it is different for children. Our children are too young, and their development in all aspects is not complete. Often when they have a fever, they will cause other symptoms, such as diarrhea. Many parents react in this way, but what should we do if this is the case? Let’s see what to do if your baby has diarrhea on the third day of fever?

Children's fever and diarrhea are mainly caused by the loss of a large amount of water and salt. If the baby is dehydrated to below moderate level, without severe vomiting and able to eat, you can feed the baby oral rehydration saline in small amounts and multiple times, once every 2 to 3 minutes, and feed 10 to 20 ml each time with a spoon; this way, small amounts will accumulate into large amounts, and the dehydration can be corrected in about 4 to 6 hours. If the child has severe diarrhea and is obviously dehydrated, the child should be taken to the hospital to see a pediatrician and given intravenous fluids.

If the child does not have diarrhea often and is in good spirits, you can observe him at home. And do not eat or drink for a while to give your stomach and intestines a rest. Give light tea with a little salt and sugar, and feed frequently. The diet includes light and easily digestible foods such as skimmed milk, porridge and a small amount of pickles.

In terms of dietary care, it is emphasized that meals should be eaten at regular times and in regular amounts, with appropriate temperatures, and that one should eat less or avoid greasy, fried, and spicy foods as much as possible to avoid excess nutrition in the body, which will promote dampness and heat generation. One should also drink less cold drinks and frozen foods to avoid damaging the yang energy of the spleen and stomach, and cultivate the habit of not being picky about food.

Antibiotics should not be abused when babies have diarrhea caused by viruses, because antibiotics are not only ineffective, but will also kill the normal intestinal flora, causing flora disorders and aggravating diarrhea. Also, do not give antidiarrheal drugs casually to prevent the excretion of pathogens and toxins.

Through the above content, we know what to do if the baby has diarrhea on the third day of fever. Many people think this is a small matter, but if the child has severe diarrhea, it is also very dangerous. Children are different from adults, so if parents cannot handle the child’s problem well at home, don’t drag it on at home, because procrastination will not make the child’s illness get better. Be sure to go to the hospital for examination.