Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Acute diarrhea in children Treatment

Acute diarrhea in children
Treatment

Mild cases heal on their own without treatment, and laboratory testing to discover the causes of diarrhea are not necessary. But if the diarrhea is severe, persists for more than 14 days or is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, medical advice is required.



The child must ingest a sufficient amount of fluids to avoid dehydration.


In most cases of mild or moderate dehydration (less than 10% by weight), oral rehydration is recommended. Vein infusions are used when diarrhea is accompanied by vomiting, significant emission of seats, a carbohydrate malabsorption or if a significant dehydration (> 10% by weight).



Treatment of acute diarrhea is based on clinical examination, which allows assessment of hydration status. Electrolyte losses are characteristic of any diarrhea, especially in early and be replaced by oral rehydration. Once the electrolyte losses are replaced, go to replenish the child, which lowers the seat number and volume of diarrhea.



Anti-diarrheal drugs are recommended for children aged 2-3 years, and antibiotics are used in cases of bacterial diarrhea.

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