Diarrhea in a child occurs for various reasons. In each case, it is necessary to find out the reason and begin competent treatment, since the disorder of the stool negatively affects the work of the whole organism.
Common causes of diarrhea
With certain diseases, not only the condition of the baby changes, but also the nature of the liquid stool. Gruel-like or watery feces with particles of undigested food, impurities of blood, pus, mucus indicates that the body is poisoned with food. As a rule, in this case, a pungent odor appears. With various infections of the intestinal tract, foamy stools are found, which are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sharp pain in the abdomen, and changes in body temperature.
In children, common causes of diarrhea are:
- non-observance of hygiene rules;
- violation of the diet;
- intolerance to certain foods;
- allergic reactions;
- intestinal dysbiosis;
- infectious diseases;
- climate change;
- Teething, etc.
Remedies for diarrhea in a child
Frequent bowel movements lead to loss of fluid, resulting in dehydration in the child. In this case, general weakness, increased drowsiness, and impaired appetite appear. Therefore, it is necessary to find effective methods to combat diarrhea.
If the reason lies in a violation of the diet, the child should be given antidiarrheal drugs ("Loperamide") or sorbents ("Smecta", "Rehydron", activated carbon), after which the intestinal function is quickly restored. When feeding infants, avoid overeating or abrupt introduction of new foods. It is recommended for babies to replace one feeding with a decoction of chamomile or plain water in order to maintain a normal water-salt balance.
If diarrhea is accompanied by intestinal colic and increased gas production, the child should be given Espumisan or Sub-Simplex. The presence of painful sensations and cramps in the abdomen requires the use of effective antispasmodics, taking into account age.
At home, prepare medicinal decoctions:
- pour 1 tbsp. collecting fennel fruits, oak bark, sage with a glass of boiling water and boil for 15 minutes over low heat, then take in small portions throughout the day;
- take 1 tbsp. collecting the rhizomes of the snake knotweed, chamomile flowers, plantain leaves, blueberries in a ratio of 4: 4: 5: 5 in a glass of hot water, put in a water bath, and then give the child 1 tsp. twice a day before meals;
- 1 tbsp. fruits of bird cherry and blueberries in a glass of water, drink ¼ glass three times a day.
You cannot self-medicate with frequent foamy stools in children of the first year of life, a sharp increase in temperature against the background of a stool disorder, abdominal pain, the appearance of rashes on the body, bloody impurities in the feces. In this case, immediately call a doctor in order to provide the baby with qualified assistance in time.
