Diarrhea in a one-year-old child may be the result of an imbalance in the microflora or a symptom of a separate disease. All therapeutic measures are aimed at removing pathogenic microflora and protecting the body from dehydration.
Diarrhea in children of the first year of life is quite common. This is due to the fact that the digestive system is not yet fully formed, so any violation of the microflora can lead to frequent bowel movements. The common cause of diarrhea is E. coli, Salmonella, or Staphylococcus aureus. Diarrhea can be talked about when bowel movements are performed at least three times a day, while the stool is liquid. Sometimes it may contain undigested pieces of food or mucus.
Diet as a key element in diarrhea treatment
First of all, it is necessary to give rest to the gastrointestinal tract. Dairy and fermented milk products should be completely excluded from the diet. Heavy foods should be avoided throughout the course of treatment. Experts recommend that you give your child porridge in the morning and soup at lunchtime. You can give your baby dried pear compote, crackers, rice broth or porridge. These dishes are astringent. All meals after the diet are introduced gradually.
After each bowel movement, it is worth giving the child a drink. The fact is that children very quickly lose fluid from the body, so the task for parents is to prevent dehydration. Often appointed "Region" or "Oralit", which restore the acid-base balance in the body and protect the body from the loss of the necessary fluid. Please note that you cannot give your baby soda and fruit juices.
Drug treatment
Since diarrhea in a child can be the result of various diseases, you should definitely consult a doctor for diagnosis. If there is no opportunity to visit a doctor on the next day, then various sorbents can be used. These are drugs that, like sponges, absorb pathogenic bacteria, toxins, poisons, leaving the beneficial microflora intact. These products include "Polyphepan", "Lignin", "Filtrum STI", "Enterosgel" and some others. They have an enterosorbent, detoxifying effect.
Probiotics and preparations containing lacto- and bifidobacteria will help restore the balance of microflora in case of diarrhea. Most of them are available in capsules, so the contents are poured into a spoon and given to the child with food. Some drugs come in the form of drops.
If the baby is not getting better, it may need to be given more serious medication. Watery or blood clotted stools are especially dangerous. In this case, call a doctor immediately.
