Diarrhea is a loose, watery stool. It can occur with fever, nausea, vomiting, cramps, dehydration, and rashes. This virus is most common in children.

There are two types of Diarrhea


1 Acute Diarrhea

This is caused by a bacterial infection that is found in water or food. It affects only for 1 to 2 days and goes away.


2 Chronic Diarrhea

It is long-term diarrhea that occurs lasts for a few weeks. It also caused other health issues like irritable bowel syndrome or intestinal diseases.


What are the causes?

  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • Facing difficulty indigestion
  • When Bacteria enter the body through food or water
  • Reaction to medicines
  • By facing bowel disorder
  • Surgery on the stomach or gallbladder

 

What are the symptoms?

  • Cramping
  • Abdominal pain
  • Swelling (bloating)
  • Nausea
  • Urgent need to use the bathroom
  • Fever
  • Bloody stools
  • Dehydration
  • Incontinence


How can be treated?


Treatment will depend on the symptoms, age, and general health. Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition which is given below:

  • Drink the glucose-electrolyte solution because it contains the right amount of water, sugar, and salts.
  • Avoid juice or soda. They may make diarrhea worse.
  • Not give plain water to your baby.
  • Not drink too much plain water. It can be dangerous.
  • Keep breastfeeding your baby. Breastfed babies often have less diarrhea.


What is the obstacle of diarrhea?

Children who have a weak immune system they can face diarrhea problem. The greatest obstacle to diarrhea is dehydration. Severe dehydration puts stress on the heart and lungs. In the worst cases, it can lead to shock, which is life-threatening.


Read More: What Precautions can be taken to prevent Bacterial and Viral Rashes in Children


Prevention

  • By doing proper handwashing decrease the chance of bacteria
  • Not eating undercooked meat or fish
  • Not drinking unpasteurized milk
  • Use boiled water.
  • Get InstaCare from the best pediatrician in Islamabad.

What are the Facts?

Children with chronic diarrhea have passing loose, watery stools three or more times a day for at least 4 weeks. It affects children of any age. This can cause malabsorption and dehydration conditions in children.

  • In the Malabsorption condition, the child’s body cannot absorb nutrients from food due to this body face a shortage of protein, calories, and vitamins.
  • In dehydration conditions, the child’s body loses more fluid in loose stools.


What are the symptoms of chronic diarrhea?

Malabsorption symptoms


Bloating, Change in appetite, Gas, Loose, weight loss.


Dehydration symptoms

Thirst, Urinating less than usual, Lack of energy, Dry mouth, Decreased skin turgor, sunken eyes, soft spot in the skull.


What are the causes of chronic diarrhea?

  • Infection in the digestive tract
  • Causing Celiac disease
  • Functional gastrointestinal disorder
  • Causing inflammatory bowel disease
  • Food allergies

Conclusion: If you want to consult with the best pediatrician in Pakistan, book an appointment through InstaCare or you can call helpline number: 0310 0002273 for assistance to find the right professional for your concerns.