Toddler Diarrhea

Toddler Diarrhea 

Toddler Diarrhea - repeated loose stools, usually caused by acceleration of intestinal motility and fast passage of food, or a violation of water absorption in the large intestine or the release of large amounts of mucus

Diarrhea is a common problem in Toddler. Its causes may be different - malnutrition, intestinal infections, taking certain medications, an allergic reaction to certain foods.

Types of Toddler Diarrhea 

According to their variety and origin, the following types of toddler diarrhea are distinguished: infectious, alimentary, dyspeptic, toxic, medical and neurogenic.

Non-infectious
Non-infectious diarrhea includes: nutritional, dyspeptic, toxic, drug-induced and neurogenic.

Infectious
toddler diarrhea can be caused by a viral or bacterial intestinal infection.

Toddler Diarrhea  

Viral infections toddler diarrhea include:
Adenovirus infection. In this disease, the virus affects the intestinal mucosa, upper respiratory tract, eyes. Against the background of increased temperature, stomach symptoms and diarrhea are added to the symptoms of a cold (sore throat, cough, runny nose).

Rotavirus infection or “intestinal flu” manifests itself in the form of an increase in temperature to 38–39 ° C, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Enterovirus infection also manifests itself in the form of flu-specific symptoms, that is, sore throat, runny nose, cough, to which vomiting, diarrhea, bloating are added.

In viral infections toddler diarrhea , bacterial super infection can often occur - bacterial intestinal infection against the background of a weakened immune system. In these cases, it is necessary to use agents that can help prevent the development of a bacterial infection. Such means include, for example, Ecofuryl, which, when infected with enterotropic viruses, prevents the development of bacterial super infection. A source

Among the most common bacterial infections include:
The main causative agents of acute infectious diarrhea are bacteria:

In the vast majority of cases - E. coli (Escherichia coli), which penetrates the gastrointestinal tract, leading to the development of diarrhea.

Salmonellosis is an intestinal infection caused by Salmonella.

Dysentery is an infection caused by bacteria of the genus Shigella, which infect the mucous membrane of the large intestine.


Causes of Toddler Diarrhea 

Toddler diarrhea  is a serious problem that should not be underestimated. However, one should not confuse diarrhea with a single liquid stool, which can manifest itself when the child has taken unusual food. Loose stools usually do not cause significant discomfort to children.

Consider the most common causes of toddler diarrhea .

Infectious diarrhea is most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection and may be accompanied by fever.

Toddler Diarrhea 

The most characteristic of toddler diarrhea is called “Disease of the dirty hands”, who have not yet developed the skills to maintain personal hygiene, and the protective capabilities of the body are limited. Also, infection occurs through food and water - it is a question of both low-quality and polluted products. Especially important in the summer period - at the height of the season of vegetables and fruits, as well as mass swimming in open water bodies, which are the source of a large number of pathogenic microorganisms.

Alimentary diarrhea can occur with a long-term violation of the diet, a monotonous diet poor in vitamins, as well as in case of development of allergies to certain foods (strawberries, strawberries, eggs, nuts, etc.) or drugs (eg, iodine, sulfanilamides, antibiotics, etc.) .

Dyspeptic diarrhea occurs in secretory insufficiency of the gastrointestinal tract. This condition develops when the stomach, pancreas, liver, or intestines produce insufficient amounts of enzymes to break down and digest food.

Toxic diarrhea can be caused by heavy metal poisoning (for example, mercury, arsenic) and other toxic substances - nicotine, ethyl alcohol. The cause of toxic diarrhea can also be the accumulation of endotoxins in the body, for example, in chronic uremia (elevated blood urea due to kidney damage).

Medical diarrhea develops with long-term use of antibiotics that disrupt the normal intestinal microflora and contribute to the development of dysbiosis.

Neurogenic diarrhea is caused by impaired neural regulation of bowel function. This type of diarrhea can develop under the influence of negative emotions (anxiety, fear, anxiety).

Treatment of Toddler Diarrhea 

With the development of diarrhea in toddler under 1 year old, hospitalization is necessary, as the loss of a large amount of fluid can be dangerous for the toddlers life.

How to treat with drugs

Treatment of toddler diarrhea is primarily aimed at eliminating the cause of it. For example, taking enzymes with insufficient production of the stomach (pepsin), pancreas (pancreatin, panzinorm, festal, mezim, etc.).

One of the most common causes of diarrhea is intestinal infection caused by various bacteria. With this type of diarrhea, it is necessary to use drugs aimed at eliminating the cause - pathogenic bacteria. Antimicrobial agents are the main group of drugs in the treatment of infectious diarrhea, aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease and, as a result, at relieving symptoms.

Traditionally used nitrofuran preparations that successfully and quickly cope with most pathogens of intestinal infections, while not absorbed and does not have a systemic effect (which is very important when used in toddler ) and do not inhibit the growth of intestinal microflora. One of these drugs is EcoFuril Suspension, which, in addition to the antimicrobial component, contains a prebiotic, so after treatment no additional courses of pre and probiotics are required during the recovery period.
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In case of alimentary diarrhea and allergic reactions to food or health products, the administration of adsorbents such as Enterosgel, activated carbon, Smecta, Neosmectin, Lactofiltrum, etc.

When dysbacteriosis recommended prescription drugs containing intestinal bacteria, bifikol, bifidumbakterin, etc. This helps prevent the development of dysbacteriosis. Fortifying therapy in the form of a vitamin complex may also be prescribed. In case of digestive disorders, festal, mezim forte, creon, etc. should be used.

Since a child loses a lot of fluid during diarrhea, it must be replaced with drinking salt solutions (rehydron, glucosan, cyclo-glucosan).

Treatment of toddler diarrhea at home


Treatment of toddler diarrhea always involves a complex therapy consisting in the use of several groups of drugs acting in different directions. Before the arrival of the doctor, the child can be given antipyretic, for example, paracetamol or ibuprofen. Since the body loses a lot of fluid during diarrhea, which can be very dangerous in children under 3 years old, the child needs to be watered with mineral water without gas, cooled with boiled water or Regidron. Before the arrival of the doctor, you can give the child an adsorbent - Enterosgel, Smektu, Neosmectin, etc.

An example of a drug that embodies the idea of ​​an integrated approach to treatment is EcoFuryl Suspension. It acts directly on the cause of the disease - pathogenic bacteria, working only inside the intestinal cavity and not having a systemic effect on the body, and at the same time helps to restore the normal intestinal microflora, as it contains a prebiotic - lactulose, thereby accelerating the healing process and preventing the development of complications.

Preventing Toddler Diarrhea  


The main cause of intestinal infections - non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene. tolddlers from an early age should be taught to wash hands before eating, after using the toilet and walking in the air. Food must be subjected to thorough heat treatment. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly in running water before drinking. If you follow all these simple rules, the likelihood of an intestinal infection will decrease several times.