Common causes and care points for baby diarrhea

Diarrhea is one of the common digestive system diseases in infants and young children. For new parents, it is very important to understand the common causes and care points of baby diarrhea. We will introduce the common causes of baby diarrhea in detail and give corresponding care suggestions to help parents take better care of their babies and promote their healthy growth.

1. Common causes of diarrhea in babies

1. Improper diet

The baby's gastrointestinal function is not fully developed, and the digestion and absorption capacity of food is limited. Improper diet, such as overfeeding, food allergy or intolerance, etc., may cause diarrhea in babies. In addition, improper addition of complementary food, such as adding it too early or too late, may also cause diarrhea in babies.

2. Infectious diarrhea

There are a lot of bacteria and viruses in the environment that babies are exposed to. If the sanitary conditions are poor or the baby's immunity is reduced, it is easy to be infected with diarrheal viruses or bacteria, such as rotavirus, E. coli, etc. After these pathogens invade the baby's intestines, they will cause intestinal inflammation and lead to diarrhea.

3. Cold abdomen

The baby's body temperature regulation center is not fully developed, and the baby's resistance to cold is weak. If the abdomen is cold, it will cause gastrointestinal motility to speed up and cause diarrhea.

4. Drug factors

Certain drugs, such as antibiotics, can disrupt the balance of the baby's intestinal flora and cause diarrhea. In addition, some Chinese medicines or health products may also cause diarrhea in babies.

2. Key points for nursing care of baby diarrhea

1. Adjust your diet

During the period of diarrhea, parents should adjust the baby's diet appropriately. For breastfed babies, mothers should pay attention to dietary hygiene and avoid consuming too greasy, spicy or cold food. For bottle-fed babies, diarrhea milk powder or diluted ordinary milk powder can be selected. At the same time, the baby's food intake should be controlled to avoid overfeeding. When adding complementary foods, the principle of starting from less to more, from thin to thick, should be followed to gradually adapt.

2. Maintain hygiene

During the period when the baby has diarrhea, parents should pay special attention to the baby's hygiene. Change diapers in time, clean the baby's bottom and keep it dry. At the same time, clean the baby's toys, tableware and clothes regularly to avoid bacterial growth. In addition, parents should wash their hands before and after contacting the baby to prevent cross infection.

3. Observe the condition

During the period of diarrhea, parents should closely observe the baby's condition. Pay attention to the baby's mental state, appetite, urine volume, etc., so as to detect abnormal conditions in time. If the baby has symptoms such as high fever, dehydration, and mental depression, seek medical attention in time.

4. Stay hydrated

Diarrhea can cause a large amount of water loss in the baby's body, so it is very important to replenish water. Parents can feed the baby some warm water, light salt water or glucose water to replenish the water and electrolytes needed by the body. If the baby refuses to drink water or vomits after drinking water, you should seek medical attention in time.

5. Rational use of drugs

During the period of diarrhea in babies, parents should use medicines reasonably according to the doctor's advice. Do not blindly use antibiotics or other antidiarrheal drugs to avoid aggravating the condition or causing other complications. If medication is necessary, follow the doctor's advice and pay attention to the dosage and usage of the medicine.

6. Keep your abdomen warm

During the period of diarrhea, parents should pay attention to keeping the baby warm, especially the abdomen. You can put cotton, breathable clothes on the baby to prevent the abdomen from getting cold. At the same time, you can use hot water bottles or heat packs and other warming items for the baby, but be careful to avoid burns.

7. Psychological care

During the period of diarrhea, babies may become irritable and restless due to physical discomfort. Parents should give their babies enough care and comfort to accompany them through this difficult time. At the same time, parents should also remain calm and patient, and not be too anxious or nervous, so as not to affect the baby's mood.

3. Some suggestions for preventing baby diarrhea

1. Develop good eating habits

Parents should guide their babies to develop good eating habits and avoid problems such as overfeeding or food allergies. When adding complementary foods, parents should follow the principle of starting from less to more, from thin to thick, and gradually adapt.

2. Pay attention to hygiene

Parents should regularly clean their baby's toys, tableware and clothes and keep the indoor environment clean. At the same time, parents should wash their hands before and after contacting their baby to prevent cross infection.

3. Vaccination

According to the doctor's advice, vaccinate your baby with relevant vaccines in a timely manner to improve your baby's immunity and prevent infectious diarrhea.

4. Avoid substance abuse

Parents should avoid abusing antibiotics and other drugs for their babies, so as not to disrupt the balance of intestinal flora and cause diarrhea. If medication is necessary, follow the doctor's advice and pay attention to the dosage and usage of the medication.

IV. Conclusion

In short, baby diarrhea is a common digestive system disease. Parents should understand the common causes and care points of diarrhea so that they can deal with it promptly and effectively when their baby has diarrhea. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to preventing the occurrence of baby diarrhea to protect the baby's healthy growth. In daily life, parents should pay attention to the baby's diet, hygiene, living habits, etc., to improve the baby's resistance and reduce the occurrence of diarrhea.

Author: Xuan Xiaoying Qian'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital