What to do if your child has a fever or diarrhea

Fever and diarrhea in young children have always been a special concern for many parents, because very young children have poor immunity and are particularly prone to fever and diarrhea. So when a child has a fever and diarrhea, many parents want to fully understand what to do? They want to understand as soon as possible and then treat it with the best method. The following is an introduction so that you can have a comprehensive understanding.

Antibiotics should not be abused for diarrhea caused by viruses in young children, because antibiotics are not only ineffective, but 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.

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 increase dampness and generate heat. 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.

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 will accumulate over time 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 a young child has a fever or diarrhea, parents must pay attention to it. The above introduces what to do if a young child has a fever or diarrhea. If your child often has fever or diarrhea, you can have a comprehensive understanding of the above content, and then give your child treatment as soon as possible. Through proper care, your child's fever and diarrhea can be treated as soon as possible, and improved as soon as possible through care.