DIAGNOSIS
Your child’s symptoms and medical history will be discussed with the medical expert. In most cases, no testing is necessary. If a kid is really ill or has blood or mucus in his or her stool, a physician may request a stool test to look for rotavirus infection and other diarrhea-causing bacteria. The physician may also request a urine or blood test to determine dehydration.
TREATMENT
The therapy for your kid will be determined by his or her age, symptoms, and general health. Moreover, it will depend on the severity of the problem. No antibiotics are used to treat this condition. Additionally, diarrhea medications are not indicated. Some healthcare professionals may suggest probiotics. However, their usefulness is uncertain.
The objective of therapy is to alleviate symptoms. The treatment may involve:
- If your youngster can consume solid meals, give them to them. Do not limit your child’s food intake if he or she is able to eat. Not eating may prolong the duration of diarrhea.
- Providing your youngster with lots of water, formula, breastmilk, or electrolyte-containing drinks.
If your kid loses too much fluid, they may need hospitalization.
Possible treatments there include:
- Blood analysis. These are performed to measure the sugar, sodium, and other electrolytes (chemicals) in your child’s blood.
- IV (intravenous) fluids. A small, flexible tube is inserted into the vein of your child. This tube is used to deliver liquids.
