Gastroenteritis is a painful and easily recurrent condition. Strict attention should be paid to diet and medication treatment should be chosen if necessary. Generally, a long period of conditioning is required. But for a one and a half year old baby, special attention should be paid when taking medication. So, what should I do if my one and a half year old baby has gastroenteritis and fever?
Gastroenteritis in babies is usually caused by indigestion leading to vomiting and diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea can easily cause the body to lose a large amount of water, resulting in fever. The treatment method is generally adjusted through diet, so that the baby can drink more water, Congee and other foods that are easy to absorb. At the same time, pay attention to vitamin supplementation and drink some fruit juice. However, during the baby's gastroenteritis, raw and cold food must not be eaten. Combined with medication treatment. Usually, it can achieve good therapeutic effects.
A one and a half year old baby may have insufficient development of their body temperature regulation system, and compared to adults, their temperature is slightly higher. If the baby's fever is below 38.5 degrees Celsius and their mental state is very good, there is no need to take antipyretic medicine. Because the fever is caused by gastroenteritis, while treating gastroenteritis, feeding water appropriately and resting more can improve it. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, physical cooling should be combined with medication treatment. Avoid causing seizures, convulsions, and other symptoms in babies due to high fever.
