How many days can children's diarrhea be relieved?

Diarrhea in children usually improves within 3 to 7 days, but the specific situation depends on the cause, severity of the disease and whether the treatment measures are appropriate. If the symptoms do not improve within 3 days, or are accompanied by severe symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and obvious dehydration, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying the disease.

Common causes of diarrhea in children include viral enteritis (such as rotavirus), bacterial infection, food intolerance (such as lactose intolerance), imperfect development of the digestive system or improper diet. If it is caused by a viral infection, most of them can be self-limited and healed within a few days; bacterial infection may require antibiotic treatment. The key to treatment is to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea in time. Oral rehydration salt solution (ORS) can be used to prevent dehydration, and monitor the child's bowel movement frequency and urine volume. If diarrhea is accompanied by vomiting, it is recommended to feed water or salt solution in small amounts in several times to reduce stomach irritation. As for adjusting the diet, avoid greasy and irritating foods, and encourage eating easily digestible foods, such as rice porridge, cooked carrot puree, applesauce, etc.

Common causes of diarrhea in children include viral enteritis (such as rotavirus), bacterial infection, food intolerance (such as lactose intolerance), imperfect development of the digestive system or improper diet. If it is caused by a viral infection, most of them can be self-limited and healed within a few days; bacterial infection may require antibiotic treatment. The key to treatment is to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea in time. Oral rehydration salt solution (ORS) can be used to prevent dehydration, and monitor the child's bowel movement frequency and urine volume. If diarrhea is accompanied by vomiting, it is recommended to feed water or salt solution in small amounts in several times to reduce stomach irritation. As for adjusting the diet, avoid greasy and irritating foods, and encourage eating easily digestible foods, such as rice porridge, cooked carrot puree, applesauce, etc.

During the treatment and prevention process, parents should pay special attention to hand hygiene, avoid cross infection, and ensure that children drink clean water and food. If the child is young, especially under 6 months old, breastfeeding should not be interrupted, because breast milk can provide necessary nutrition and antibodies. When the symptoms are relieved, you can gradually return to a normal diet, but you need to observe for a period of time to make sure that the intestinal function is fully restored. If the child shows mental depression, severe dehydration or persistent high fever during diarrhea, you need to see a doctor immediately and follow the doctor's advice for further treatment.