How do you react if your son has an intestinal disorder?
Gastroenteritis is one of the most dangerous summer diseases that can affect children Because it can cause dehydration for the child and young children are susceptible to dehydration quickly, which – God forbid – it could cause the death of the child
As a mother, you should know everything about gastroenteritis so that you can protect your children.
What is gastroenteritis? —————— Diarrhea occurs in the child, followed by vomiting, and sometimes an increase in his temperature. If you notice diarrhea in your child, and diarrhea means the child defecates more than four times a day. With a change in the consistency of the stool to liquidity and a change in its smell and color, and sometimes it is mixed with mucus or blood. This is followed by diarrhea, vomiting, or a high temperature in the child. Sometimes, in severe cases, the three symptoms occur together.
What are the causes of gastroenteritis? ———————–
The vomiting and diarrhea characteristic of gastroenteritis can be caused by infection with bacteria, viruses or parasites It was found that most of the causes of diarrhea as a result of infection are present in the stool Therefore, you must prevent infection by disposing of diapers properly, washing your hands well after changing your child’s diaper, and washing the child’s hands well and periodically, especially after he goes to the bathroom. Other times, diarrhea and vomiting occur as a result of the child eating some foods that are difficult to digest, such as eating a large amount of sweets.
🙂 What are the complications of gastroenteritis?
Dehydration… its occurrence can be prevented or controlled at home. However, if the matter worsens and your child shows symptoms of dehydration, you should go to the nearest hospital, as the child may need to be given intravenous fluids to replace the lost fluids. The most important step in treating gastroenteritis is to avoid dehydration. Either give your child medication to stop diarrhea or an antibiotic This is best decided by the doctorg