Each year, the epidemic of gastroenteritis is responsible for more than one million doctor visits. Be aware that the management of this condition has changed. It’s time to shake up preconceptions and stop self medication. Gastroenteritis in children is the leading cause of death, excluding accidents, among children under 5 years. But this is not diarrhea itself that threatens the smaller is the dehydration! If adults can easily compensate for water loss and minerals by drinking lots (water, broth, etc.). Is a real problem for toddlers.
Gastroenteritis in children is important
To prevent this complication early what dehydration with oral rehydration solutions. Their effectiveness is well demonstrated. Alas, they remain underutilized. These solutions are available without prescription. But on doctor’s prescription, they are reimbursed by social security. Before the epidemic, it is recommended that parents of children to complete their preventive medicine cabinet with this product. But also, it must avoid giving the coke! This reflex widespread or systematic, should be abandoned. Pediatric gastroenterologists are now very clear decision in the case of coca can be dangerous gastrointestinal aggravating diarrhea. In addition, the sodium content of the drink is too low to compensate for water loss. These experts also advise to forget the drugs and carrot, and not to change milk.
In conclusion, what is needed is rehydrate children, routinely and only with oral rehydration solutions. If medical advice is usually not necessary, it is mandatory for young children and people with weakened. Indeed, dehydration threatens all fragile subjects, including the elderly. The oral rehydration solutions are also recommended for these populations.
We can prevent gastroenteritis in children
The main route of infection by viruses is represented by the hands. We must therefore meet strict hygiene is very simple: wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and water, especially before cooking, leaving the toilet, after public transport, and also systematically before dealing children. And know that the classic gastroenteritis, viral or food disappears spontaneously in 3 days.
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