Common causes of diarrhea in children

Summer is the peak season for pediatric diarrhea, which causes serious harm to children's health. Below I will give a detailed introduction to the causes and prevention and care of pediatric diarrhea. I hope everyone will pay attention to this aspect and learn about it together to care about children's health.

1. Sudden changes in climate and cold abdomen increase intestinal motility; overheated weather reduces the secretion of digestive juices. Thirst and excessive feeding increase the burden on the digestive tract, all of which can easily induce diarrhea in children.

2. The digestive system of infants and young children is poorly developed, and the secretion of various digestive enzymes is less and their activity is lower. They have poor tolerance to food and cannot adapt to large changes in food quality and quantity. Because they grow and develop rapidly, they require relatively more nutrients, the digestive tract is burdened more, and they are often in a state of tension, making them prone to digestive dysfunction, which is also one of the causes of diarrhea in children.

3. The acidity in the stomach is lower than that of adults, the antibacterial ability is poor, the immunoglobulin in the blood and the gastrointestinal SIgA are both low, and children are prone to intestinal infections and diarrhea.

4. Intestinal infections can cause diarrhea in children due to viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. The first two are more common, especially viruses.

5. Human rotavirus: It is the most common pathogen of pediatric diarrhea in infants and young children in autumn and winter;

6. Norwalk virus: It mostly attacks children and adults and is not closely related to diarrhea in infants and young children.

7. Diarrhea in children is mainly caused by infections of Escherichia coli and Shigella dysenteriae.

8. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the digestive tract through contaminated food or water, and can also spread pediatric diarrhea through contaminated daily necessities, hands, toys or carriers.

Parents can still learn about the situation through other channels, so they must pay attention to their children’s habits in daily life, especially in terms of diet. Do not let your children eat unclean food. Eating more fruits and vegetables can help children enhance their resistance, which is also a very good method.