What to do if your child has a cold, fever, and diarrhea

It is quite common for children to have colds, fevers and diarrhea in daily life. For example, if a child catches a cold and has a fever due to catching a cold, it is also easy to cause diarrhea. When this happens, you should measure the baby's temperature and cool the baby down in time. In addition, if the baby has diarrhea, you should prevent the child from dehydration and replenish water in time. In serious cases, seek medical attention in time. Let's take a look at what to do if a child has a cold, fever, and diarrhea?

What to do if your child has a cold, fever, and diarrhea

1. Keep your baby’s emotions stable

If your baby has diarrhea, you should first calm the baby down and don't let the baby cry out of fear, as this will aggravate the condition. Then distract your baby so that he doesn't feel uncomfortable.

2. Clean your baby's buttocks in time

The baby's buttocks may become red and painful due to diarrhea. Parents should wash the baby's buttocks in time after the baby has a bowel movement. Try to wash it with warm water and do not rub it hard with paper, as it will hurt the baby. If your butt is very red, you can apply some erythromycin eye ointment after washing and drying it.

3. Help your baby cool down physically

If your baby has a fever, first put a cooling patch on his forehead to help lower his body temperature. If it does not exceed 38.5°C, there is no need to rush to take antipyretics. If the fever exceeds this level, give your baby antipyretics under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Soak your feet in hot water

Soaking your feet can promote blood circulation and relieve discomfort. Another benefit of soaking your baby's feet when he has a fever is that it can help reduce the temperature. You can use a large basin or a small bucket for foot soaking. Pour 2/3 of the basin with water. The water temperature should be slightly higher than usual, around 40 degrees Celsius, and it should be based on what the baby can adapt to. When soaking the baby's feet, the mother can rub the baby's two little feet, which can not only dilate the blood vessels but also relieve the discomfort caused by fever.

5. Water delivery according to the situation

If the baby still has a high fever and diarrhea after the above treatment, you should consider whether it is acute enteritis or other diseases. You should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time, and don't delay the disease. Administer fluids according to doctor's instructions.

Will I have a fever if I catch a cold and have diarrhea?

No matter it is a cold winter or a hot summer, once the baby catches a cold, he will have a fever or diarrhea. Family members still need to be vigilant about this, and also know what to do if the baby catches a cold, has a fever, or has diarrhea? In addition to keeping the child warm and preventing the cold, some methods of cooling down or even relieving diarrhea should be used to regulate the baby's intestines so as not to affect the child's development and growth.