How to handle when babies have diarrhea many times

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi My Linh - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi My Linh has 12 years of experience in diagnosing and treating pediatric diseases.

For babies, their digestive system is still very immature, so gastrointestinal diseases such as diarrhea are common. Proper understanding of diarrhea in infants will help parents have more knowledge and be proactive in protecting their children's health.

Although diarrhea is a common condition in children, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what causes it. Diarrhea in babies can have many causes, including:
Change in baby's diet or change in mother's diet if breastfeeding. Using antibiotics for the baby, or the mother using antibiotics and breastfeeding. Bacterial or parasitic infections Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Protein or sugar intolerance. Irritable bowel syndrome .

An infant with frequent bowel movements with the following signs is likely to have diarrhea:
The number of bowel movements is more frequent than usual for the baby. Watery, loose stools Foamy stools. Change color. There is mucus or blood. Saprogenic.

Newborns with frequent diarrhea will lose water and electrolytes quickly. Dehydration means your baby doesn't get enough water or fluids. Monitor your baby closely for signs of dehydration, including:
Sunken eyes, crying without tears Fewer diapers wetter than usual Less active than usual, lethargy Irritation Dry lips Dry skin, Abdominal skin folds do not return to their normal shape immediately after slight pinching.

First make sure to give your baby enough water to avoid dehydration. Continue breastfeeding if you are breastfeeding. Breastfeeding helps prevent diarrhea, and your baby will recover faster. If your baby still seems thirsty after or between feedings, talk to your doctor for instructions, he or she may recommend giving your baby extra fluids containing electrolytes (oresols). Do not arbitrarily give your child anti-diarrheal medicine unless directed by a doctor. If your baby was on solids before the diarrhea started, give him foods that are easy to digest, such as: bananas, apples, and cereal. Do not give your baby foods that cause diarrhea. more severe, such as: fruit juices, canned milk, greasy foods, etc. Diarrhea caused by bacteria can spread easily, so caregivers should pay attention to wash their hands first. when making formula, feeding, or changing diapers. Newborn diarrhea is a common phenomenon in young children, but if not handled, it can lead to dehydration, even life-threatening.

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