How to deal with enteritis and vomiting in a one year and four month old baby

  It is difficult to regulate acute gastroenteritis in babies. If a baby suddenly cries and has difficulty stopping, vomiting and diarrhea, a sharp increase in daily bowel movements and volume, and frequently vomits, it is easy to dirty their pants. Therefore, it is necessary to consider whether the baby has gastroenteritis. What should I do if my one year and four month old baby has enteritis and vomiting?

  

How to deal with enteritis and vomiting in a one year and four month old baby1

  1. Soothe the baby. At this time, the baby's stomach is uncomfortable and their buttocks may also feel uncomfortable due to diarrhea. The mother should give the baby mental comfort and not think that the baby cannot feel it because they are young. Hugging and comforting the baby more will prevent them from hysterical and wasting energy on crying.

  2. Suspend complementary foods. Many babies over one year old suffer from enteritis due to food induction, either by eating unclean food or eating too much at once, which cannot be digested. Do not enrich complementary foods just because your baby has diarrhea and wants to supplement more nutrients.

  3. The diet is light. During the period of enteritis, the baby's digestive system will also be disordered. Many highly nutritious foods cannot be digested. It is better to eat some Congee and eat less food that is difficult to digest. If still breastfeeding, mothers should try to eat lighter food as much as possible.

  4. Pay attention to replenishing water. As the baby's bowel movements increase, a large amount of water in the baby's body is also lost. Attention should be paid to supplementing the baby with an appropriate amount of warm water and a small amount of salt after each excretion to replenish the lost sodium in the body.

  5. Observe body temperature at any time. The baby's body temperature also fluctuates with enteritis, usually experiencing repeated high temperatures. It is necessary to measure at any time. If the baby keeps crying and their body temperature remains high, it is best to go to the hospital for diagnosis. Do not delay the condition.

  6. Special handling is necessary when necessary. If a mother is really worried about the condition of her baby, especially with a huge amount of excretion, some babies may even have half a pot in one pull, it is better to go to the hospital for treatment and insurance in a timely manner. Other essential medications for children with chronic or acute diarrhea can be taken in moderation under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate the above symptoms.

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