Treatment of infectious diarrhea in children

Many viruses that exist in nature may cause infection to the human body. There are two main types of diarrhea: gastrointestinal diarrhea and the other is infectious diarrhea. However, when most people have diarrhea, it is caused by gastrointestinal diarrhea, and the incidence of infectious diarrhea is relatively low. If a child shows symptoms of infectious diarrhea, parents must pay attention. So what is the treatment strategy for infectious diarrhea in children?

As the name suggests, the main factor leading to infectious diarrhea in children is infection, among which viral infection is the most common, including coronavirus, echovirus, coxsackievirus, norovirus, astrovirus, etc. Some patients' illnesses are caused by bacterial infections, including invasive Escherichia coli, Aeromonas hydrophila, etc.

In addition to the reasons introduced above, some extraintestinal infections can also cause infectious diarrhea in children. The symptoms of infectious diarrhea in children are as complicated as the causes of the disease. The most prominent symptoms after becoming ill are increased bowel movements, vomiting and loss of appetite. Children with severe infectious diarrhea may also experience electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and even shock, which has a great impact on the patient's physical health.

Generally speaking, children with mild infectious diarrhea can be treated with medication, but this needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor. Patients with more serious conditions need to go to the hospital for examination, diagnosis and treatment in time. Injection therapy is the commonly used medical treatment for infectious diarrhea in children. Patients with severe dehydration also need to be given oral rehydration salts.

The principle of treating infectious diarrhea in children is to regulate electrolyte imbalance and control internal and external intestinal infections. The abuse of antibiotics must be avoided during the treatment of this disease. Children with infectious diarrhea also need special attention in their prognosis. Severely ill patients need to rest in bed, and indoor ventilation needs to be paid attention to to maintain air circulation. Children should get enough sleep and should not engage in excessively strenuous exercise.

The most important thing for children with infectious diarrhea is diet during the illness. Remember not to eat raw, cold or irritating foods, and be sure to drink plenty of water. It is recommended not to eat during the illness, but the child should mainly eat light and easily digestible food. If the child drinks milk powder, it is recommended to drink sugar-free milk powder, which can delay the progression of the patient's disease.