Babies' bacillary dysentery is a common bacterial gastrointestinal infectious diseases of infants, also called "bacterial diarrhea". It is sporadic all the year round, common in summer and autumn. It is a common disease and frequently occurring disease in China, and infants are the high incidence population. What are the symptoms of infantile dysentery?
1. When a baby suffers from bacterial dysentery, their body temperature will gradually rise, and symptoms such as mental fatigue and drowsiness will also appear.
2. During the period of illness, the baby may experience bloating and abdominal pain; Show symptoms such as restlessness and easy crying, and some babies may even experience convulsions.
3. When a baby suffers from bacterial dysentery, the symptoms of defecation usually become frequent and rapid, but the amount of each bowel movement is relatively small. The baby defecates multiple times a day. In the early stages, the stool is generally watery, followed by mucous purulent bloody stool, red nasal mucus, and a small amount of stickiness, accompanied by urgency and heaviness.
4. Babies with severe illnesses are prone to high fever, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and even shock.
If a baby experiences multiple episodes of diarrhea, especially when crying during bowel movements without any other abnormalities, it can be preliminarily judged as one of the important symptoms of bacterial dysentery. You can isolate the baby and let them rest in bed, while maintaining good air circulation in the room; It is also important to replenish the lost water for the baby in a timely manner. You can choose to give the baby some sugar water or salt water, and eat light and easily digestible foods in terms of diet. Parents need to pay attention to observing their baby's condition, and in severe cases, they should seek medical attention promptly.
