Baby's intestines are not yet fully developed, so it is easy to experience diarrhea. Diarrhea is common during the growth process of babies, and many children in pediatrics seek medical treatment for this reason. In addition to the treatment methods of doctors, many parents also have some folk methods. So, can babies drink vinegar for diarrhea?
Can babies have diarrhea and drink vinegar
1. If a baby has symptoms of diarrhea, it is often related to catching a cold or indigestion. If the baby is still young and has poor gastrointestinal function, it is best not to let them drink vinegar water. This is not scientifically reasonable.
2. Drinking vinegar may also harm a child's intestines, and when a baby drinks vinegar, it can easily cause coughing and damage to their throat.
3. Parents can choose experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for treatment and should not blindly believe in some folk methods.
Symptoms of diarrhea in babies
1. Increased frequency of defecation. If a young baby defecates twice as frequently as usual, and if a baby over 6 months old defecates more than three times a day with loose stools, then the baby may have diarrhea.
2. Changes in stool color. The stool of young babies is golden yellow, while the stool of babies with diarrhea is mostly yellow green, watery, egg yolk like, with a small amount of mucus and a sour odor.
3. Babies with high body weight often have poor mental health. Mild diarrhea can cause discomfort in the baby's appetite and sleep. When severe diarrhea occurs, symptoms such as high fever and coma may occur. At this time, the mother should take the baby to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Most cases of diarrhea in babies are caused by improper parental care, such as irregular eating habits, unclean food, or catching a cold. When a child has diarrhea, parents should observe their child's mental state. If it is not serious, they can observe at home. If it is serious, they need to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
