Diarrhoea is that medical condition which
results in dehydration and the body loses a lot of energy while it suffers with
the said disease. There are multiple reasons that can result in the condition
of diarrhoea and infection through various means is one of the most common
reasons. Diarrhoea in kids if not treated at the right time
could lead to dire consequences and such could bring extreme effects to the
health.
Causes of diarrhoea
Before
understanding the treatment related to any disease, it is very important to
know about the causes of the same. As it is the cause of the disease which is
to be worked upon, and such procedure results in the treatment of the same. So,
let’s below understand about the causes of diarrhoea:
·
Infection caused through viruses is
one of the most common causes of diarrhoea. Such viruses could be transferred
as a result of dirty hands or contaminated food, etc.
·
Medication could be yet another
leading cause of diarrhoea. Kids should always be given mild medication, and in
certain cases apart from providing medication under doctor’s surveillance the
situation of diarrhoea may occur. In such cases the medication should be
discontinued with immediate effect.
·
Food poisoning that results from
unhealthy eating or unhygienic eating patterns could result in diarrhoea.
·
Other causes may include food
allergies, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, etc. make sure to take doctor’s
help on immediate basis.
Diarrhoea symptoms in Kids
The most
common symptoms of diarrhoea include the following:
·
Dark yellow, little or no urine
·
Sticky, dry mouth
·
Light headedness or dizziness
·
Dry, cool skin
·
No tears or very few tears when
crying
Treatment for diarrhoea in kids
The oral
rehydration solution is considered to be the best way to cure diarrhoea before
the situation becomes too acute to let the kid visit the hospital. The ORS
solution is the mixture of water, salt and sugar and this provides the required
energy to the body that has been lost during vomiting and loose motions.
The use of
oral solution helps the patient in the following ways:
·
It replaces the fluids that are
lost as a result of vomiting and loose motion.
·
It keeps kids hydrated when the
situation is serious and could lead to dire consequences if proper hydration is
not provided.
When and at what intervals the oral solution should be
provided?
·
The oral solution should be
provided at regular intervals, to start up with it, the patient should be given
1 teaspoon every 5 minutes. Gradually the proportion should be multiplied.
·
The dosage varies as according to
the stage of diarrhoea and also as per the age of the patient.
·
In the situation where the child is
vomiting, then the solid food items, milk, etc. should be stopped. But the
dosage of ORS should be provided continuously.
·
Once the child is seen to recover
the issues and is found to be less vomiting, then with combination of ORS you
could provide breast feeding, milk, or other light eatables as per the age of
the patient.
