There are many causes of diarrhea: teething, too much fruit juices solid foods, ear infections, food poisoning, viruses, etc. To accurately treat it you must be able to diagnose it correctly. Children with diarrhea have frequent loose and liquid stools. Other symptoms can include rashes, fever, cramping, and irritability. Symptoms last from a few days to few weeks.
The first step for treatment is to consult your child's pediatrician or health care provider. Normally children are advised to drink plenty of fluids or sports drinks to relieve dehydration and replace lost electrolytes. However, sports drinks can be harsh because of the high amount of sugar. To counteract, try something like Pedialyte or dilute sports drinks with half the amount of water.
It is important to continue to feed your child as normal if nursing or giving your child formula continue as normal. To treat dehydration you may want to feed more often. If your child also consumes solid foods, also continue as normal. If he or she is weaned, continue to feed normal food and if not tolerated follow the BRAT diet. This means Bread, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. Slowly add more food as tolerated.
Since diarrhea can be passed by touch, teach your child to wash hands regularly, especially after playing outside and in a daycare setting. Wash your hands after every diaper change. In addition, be sure not to feed him or her too much fruit juice.
If you notice that your child has a persistent and high fever and/or a bloody stool. It is important to see your pediatrician immediately it may be signs of more problems. Diarrhea is generally not a serious condition. It is the side effects that are hazardous.
For more information:
GrowingWell.com
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Keep Kids Healthy
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