Baby diarrhea is a very common symptom, and many parents feel very nervous when they see their baby having diarrhea. Enema is a method of treating diarrhea by directly injecting medication into the deep part of the rectum. So, is it good to give a baby diarrhea enema?
Baby diarrhea can be treated with enema, but it also depends on the actual situation. If diarrhea is not very serious, then there is no need for an enema. But if diarrhea is caused by erosive proctitis or sigmoid colitis, it can be treated with enema. In addition, when the baby has severe diarrhea and cannot take oral medication or receive intravenous infusion, an enema can be considered.
Although enema can treat baby diarrhea, it should be avoided as much as possible if possible, as enema has certain disadvantages:
1. Non standardized medication
The dosage of enema is relatively large, and the medication is not very strict. Compared to oral or intravenous drugs, the dosage is larger, so it is not recommended to use it.
2. Less absorption
The area of the rectum that absorbs drugs is relatively small, so the dose of drugs absorbed by the human body through enema directly to the deep rectum is also very small.
3. Causing diarrhea
There are many bacteria in the intestine, and the method of enema administration may contaminate the bacteria in the intestine. If antibiotics are given, they can kill some beneficial bacteria and cause diarrhea.
