What to do if your baby always has diarrhea

You should know that because babies have relatively weak immunity, they are often harassed by some germs, and sometimes even infected with these germs, leading to some adverse conditions. It is quite common in life that babies always have diarrhea. The main thing is that parents need to know how to deal with it. What should we do if our baby always has diarrhea? Many parents actually don’t know how to deal with it.

There are many reasons why babies always have diarrhea, but as parents, we should make a judgment at the first time, and the judgment needs to be accurate and powerful. If you really don't know what's going on, it's best to go to a regular hospital for examination and don't delay.

Be a good family doctor for babies with diarrhea

Usually infectious diarrhea will improve within a week, but in some cases it may last more than 2 weeks. If it lasts more than 2 weeks, it is called persistent diarrhea. When diarrhea occurs, be careful of complications. Dehydration is the most common condition for infants and young children when they have diarrhea, so more attention should be paid. In addition, babies are most likely to suffer from electrolyte imbalance when they have diarrhea, so replenishing water and electrolytes is the focus for mothers when taking care of their babies.

Medical care

1. Replenish water and electrolytes

Dr. Huang Qingfeng pointed out that the baby's degree of dehydration should be assessed to decide whether to give oral electrolyte water or intravenous injection. Complete water deficiency within 4 to 6 hours.

2. Oral electrolyte solution

Oral electrolyte solutions are the first choice for rehydration because they have low osmotic pressure and can reduce stool volume. For very young babies, you can use a dropper, spoon or syringe to feed 5 ml each time, and feed again every 5 to 10 minutes, gradually increasing the amount. This method cannot be used to supplement babies in shock, intussusception, or severe vomiting.

3. Intravenous Injection

Use intravenous drip to help your baby replenish water. However, babies' blood vessels are relatively thin. If they are already dehydrated, their blood vessels will become even thinner, making intravenous injection more difficult.

The above is an introduction to what to do if your baby always has diarrhea. I hope that all parents can remember the above knowledge well, so that you will not be in a panic if you encounter this problem in life. It is normal for children to encounter some discomfort in life. The most important thing is to know how to deal with it best.