Causes of vomiting, diarrhea and fever in a baby
The immature immune and digestive systems of crumbs react very sensitively to the penetration of pathogenic bacteria or harmful substances. Therefore, the characteristic symptoms of poisoning, such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, in addition, and the temperature of the child is much higher than the mark of 36.6 - it is by no means a rarity among toddlers. The cause that provoked the disease can be:
- poor-quality or overdue food products;
- infectious diseases;
- intestinal infection , got from dirty hands or household items;
- incorrectly selected dosage of medications or left unattended, in a place accessible to the baby, medicines;
- getting poison and other harmful substances.
The exact cause of this dangerous condition can only be determined by the doctor after a thorough examination and the delivery of the necessary tests. If vomiting, diarrhea and fever has provoked an infection, the child may be hospitalized. Poisonings of non-infectious nature are treated at home and are much easier to tolerate.
What can I do if the child has vomiting, diarrhea and fever?
An already unpleasant condition is especially dangerous because with constantly repeated attacks of vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration of the body occurs. Therefore, the main task of parents is to provide the baby with an abundant drink. Ideally, drink the child with special saline solutions, for example, Regidron , but if there were not any at hand, for the first time the usual boiled or mineral water, slightly boiled tea will do. If the baby tears after each intake of fluid, it is necessary to reduce the number and intervals between doses. Absorbents, such as Smecta, help very small children in such cases. While fixing drugs that are effective in vomiting diarrhea and temperature in adolescents, crumbs are contraindicated.
It is impossible to risk, it is better to immediately call an ambulance, when vomiting and diarrhea do not stop, the child is capricious, refuses to drink and eat, and all this occurs against the background of high temperature.
Obviously, the diet should also be adjusted. Even after the condition of the crumb has stabilized, it is necessary to exclude from the menu sweet, fatty dairy products, fried, carbonated drinks, also refrain from meat, fish, black bread, beans and citrus.
When vomiting, diarrhea and fever at the breastfeeding on natural feeding, the first necessary measure is a frequent application to the breast and a timely call to the doctor.