What to do if a child has acute gastroenteritis and vomits

Children's stomachs are relatively weak. Once the weather turns cold or they eat cold, irritating foods, they are prone to acute gastroenteritis. It is very common for children to vomit when they suffer from acute gastroenteritis, but the children are uncomfortable and the parents are even more anxious. What should you do if your child has acute gastroenteritis and vomits? Many parents want to know this question. Here is a brief introduction for you, hoping it can help you.

What should I do if my child has acute gastroenteritis and vomits?

If a child suffers from acute gastroenteritis, he or she should rest in bed and fast for twelve to twenty-four hours to allow the contents of the gastrointestinal tract to be emptied and the intestines to have proper rest to facilitate the recovery of gastrointestinal function. During the fasting period, children can be given some light salt water with sugar. Pay attention to observe the nature of the child's stool, the amount of water it contains, the frequency of bowel movements, the frequency and amount of urination, the child's mental reaction, whether his hands and feet are cold, etc.

If the child has frequent bowel movements, high water content, sunken eyes, gray complexion, cold hands and feet, and very little urination, these are signs of a serious illness and the child should go to the hospital and take medication under the doctor's guidance. When children suffer from acute gastroenteritis, they have frequent bowel movements and the stools contain more water. Also, due to the large increase in acidic metabolites in the stool, it can stimulate the redness of the skin around the Jiangmen. Therefore, you should wash the child's buttocks after each bowel movement and apply a little tannic acid ointment.

If the child already has red buttocks, apply gentian violet and pay attention to the dryness of the affected skin. It will heal soon. If you want your child to avoid acute gastroenteritis, it is important to maintain good food hygiene. Tableware should be disinfected every day (boiled in boiling water or steamed in a steamer), do not eat spoiled food or unclean food, wash raw fruits and vegetables, do not be picky eaters, do not overeat, and develop good eating and hygiene habits.

The above is a brief introduction on what to do if a child has acute gastroenteritis and vomits. I hope the above introduction will be helpful to everyone. For children suffering from acute gastroenteritis, in addition to timely treatment, parents should also pay attention to their diet and eat a light diet, which is very helpful for recovery. After the child recovers, he or she must have a nutritionally balanced diet.