The process of dentition in children is individual. Someone it is completely painless, and some parents have to face a whole bunch of problems. Among the main symptoms that are unpleasant for parents and the child itself, one can note a runny nose, diarrhea and fever. In this article, we will talk specifically about diarrhea, since it is a serious symptom and it is very important for parents not to confuse it with developing intestinal infection.
What do doctors say about diarrhea with teething?
Experts, as a rule, do not include such symptoms as diarrhea and temperature, to the process of teething. The fact that the teeth are cut in children for two years and at this time there is a weakening of the immunity of the child. Becoming less protected, the body can easily catch any infection.
To the main signs of teething in children doctors refer:
- intense salivation;
- a sharp decrease in appetite;
- sucking fingers;
- violation of the daily routine;
- capricious behavior.
Diarrhea with teething in children
In practice, parents observe that a child may have diarrhea during teething. It is very important to observe the line and not to confuse these symptoms with intestinal infection. For this, parents should take a closer look at the chair of their child. Diarrhea on the teeth has a slightly watery consistency and emptying occurs no more often than two to three times a day. The duration of such disruption of the digestive tract of the baby is about three days.
The appearance in the child of diarrhea on the teeth is associated with an increased volume of saliva secreted. The child often swallows it, thus accelerating the peristalsis of the intestine. It is also possible to get into the mouth and stomach of bacteria and infections from toys that the child during the teething with great pleasure drags into his mouth. In the latter case, in addition to diarrhea, vomiting may occur, and the baby's gum may become inflamed.
If a baby has bloody discharge in the stool or it is emptied more than three times a day, it should be immediately shown to a specialist, as these symptoms indicate the presence of an intestinal infection or food poisoning. Similarly, should be done in the presence of high temperature and diarrhea in the child during teething.
Treatment of diarrhea with teething
Diarrhea during teething should not be treated with antibiotics. It will be enough to give the child a medicine that slows the bowel motility, as well as a means to maintain its microflora. Before taking medication, you should always consult a pediatrician. Sometimes doctors do not recommend giving diarrhea medication to a child, limiting his treatment with a plentiful drink.
During this period, it is necessary to ensure that the child receives a sufficient amount of fluid, because with diarrhea the body is dehydrated.
Also, close attention should be paid to the baby's diet, excluding from it completely all dishes, fruits and vegetables that can weaken the stool. Useful for him will be carrots, rice, blueberries.
It is necessary to help the child himself, so that he is less capricious and his pain is not so worried. The baby can be given special cooling gums, teethers. They need to be treated often in order to remove from their surface bacteria that can harm the weakened body of the baby.
The baby's gums can be treated with a special gel for children, which also eliminates pain symptoms. Indispensable for the child during this period is the care and attention of the mother.