Everyone hopes their baby is healthy, happy and lively. Meningitis is a very common disease in children. It is a infectious diseases of the central nervous system in children. It is very harmful to children. If it is not treated in time, it will cause serious consequences. How to treat meningitis in that child?
Childhood meningitis mainly includes viral and purulent meningitis. The first step is to control the infection. Treatment for purulent meningitis should be sufficient and complete, and antibiotics should be used in combination. Viral meningitis also requires the use of antibiotics in appropriate circumstances. If necessary, adrenal cortex hormones should be used to control inflammation, vital signs should be closely monitored, sufficient calories should be ensured, and water and electrolyte balance should be maintained. If complications occur, active treatment must be carried out.
Meningitis is generally caused by bacterial or viral infections. The symptoms of viral meningitis are relatively mild, while the symptoms of bacterial meningitis can even be life-threatening. The cause of meningitis is the paralysis of the autonomic nervous system caused by encephalitis, leading to a decrease in the body's immune system. Therefore, treatment should enhance the body's immune function and improve its ability to resist diseases.
During the onset of the disease, it is important to take good care of the child, create a good resting environment, replenish fluids in a timely manner, change the child's sweaty clothes in a timely manner, pay attention to the cleanliness of hands and feet, avoid eating unclean food, and encourage the child to develop the habit of drinking water frequently and eating more fruits and vegetables.
