Children of 1-2 years old are especially susceptible to intestinal infections, since at this age the immunity is just being formed, and things are still not very good with personal hygiene. The nature of intestinal infections can be different, but there are some general rules for treating any type of infection.
It is necessary
- - thermometer;
- - antipyretic agent;
- - solutions for rehydration;
- - water;
Instructions
Step 1
The symptoms of intestinal infection are fever, vomiting, diarrhea. Therefore, the main danger to the body with this ailment is the likelihood of dehydration.
Step 2
It is better not to knock down the temperature during an intestinal infection, since high body temperature helps the body fight the causative agent of the disease. At 38-39 ° C, antipyretics are still needed. Use drugs recommended for children.
Step 3
To prevent dehydration, water your baby as often as possible. Babies need to be given breast or formula, older children - water and special rehydration solutions with an optimal balance of salts, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Fluids need to be given often, but in small amounts, as it is more likely that this will not lead to another attack of vomiting.
Step 4
If the child asks for food, then give him light food - boiled rice without salt, white bread crackers, bananas. The rule is the same as with liquid - often, but in very small portions. If the symptoms do not worsen, then you can gradually expand the diet, avoiding foods that can cause diarrhea.
Step 5
Monitor your child's symptoms of dehydration. With dehydration, there is rare urination, dark urine with a strong odor. The skin and mucous membranes of the baby are dry, if the skin is collected in a fold, then the fold does not straighten. When dehydrated, the tongue becomes covered with a white coating, and the saliva becomes thick and sticky. In infants, the fontanelle also sinks.
Step 6
If you have any doubts about the condition of your child, then call the pediatrician at home. If you have severe symptoms of dehydration, such as the presence of blood in the vomit, confusion and delirium, stiff neck, severe headache, painful urination and breathing problems, then you need to urgently call a children's ambulance.
