Baby diarrhea is a common problem, mainly due to the fact that children are relatively young and cannot express their feelings, especially when it comes to their diet. Sometimes mothers may have certain feeding problems and cannot find the cause in a timely manner, leading to even more serious problems. If a baby has watery egg shaped stool, it is already very serious. So, what is the reason for the baby's watery egg pattern?
What is the reason for the baby's watery egg pattern
1. Gastroenteritis. It is common in both adults and children, and is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can easily lead to diarrhea. The pathogens that cause gastroenteritis are mostly viruses, with the most common being rotavirus, which is more common in late autumn and early winter. Half of babies hospitalized for diarrhea are infected with this virus. If a baby has diarrhea accompanied by gastric spasms, vomiting, and low-grade fever, it is likely caused by gastroenteritis.
2. Bacterial infection. If a baby has severe diarrhea (sometimes accompanied by vomiting) and also experiences abdominal pain, bloody stools, fever, and other symptoms, it is often caused by bacteria (such as E. coli, Salmonella, etc.). Some of these infections can heal on their own, but others can also be very serious (such as infections caused by Escherichia coli found in undercooked meat). Therefore, if the baby has the above symptoms, they should be taken to see a doctor immediately.
3. Parasitic infection. Parasitic infections can also cause diarrhea in babies. For example, Giardia disease (also known as "pear shaped flagellar disease") is caused by a parasite that parasitizes the intestine and can only be seen under a microscope. So, developing good hygiene habits, such as changing diapers and washing hands during logistics, is the best way to end the spread of parasitic infections.
What are the main symptoms of baby diarrhea
1. Mild symptoms: defecate five to eight times a day, possibly accompanied by mild fever or vomiting. The feces are yellowish green, with mucus and like Egg&vegetable soup, accompanied by slight abdominal distension and hyperactivity of bowel sounds.
2. Moderate diarrhea: ten bowel movements per day, watery stools, sour and foul odor, and possibly moderate fever.
3. Severe condition: frequent diarrhea, with eight to fifteen bowel movements per day, presenting as watery and heavy, with a sour odor, irritability, drowsiness, lethargy, even coma, convulsions, bloody and mucous stools, sunken fontanelle, dry skin and lips, etc.
4. Some patients may experience significant dehydration, acidosis, electrolyte imbalance, such as low potassium or low magnesium.
For babies with diarrhea, it is important to stop diarrhea in a timely manner. Prolonged diarrhea has a significant impact on the child's health, and malnutrition is likely caused by the inability to stop diarrhea in a timely manner. But the issue that everyone should pay attention to is how to avoid the problem of diarrhea in children. When breastfeeding, it is important to pay attention to the appropriate amount and be able to feel the specific condition of the child.
