Dehydration Cause Diarrhea
Children and infants are on average twice as affected by diarrhea than adults so that each year in France, they are about 18 000 to be hospitalized for dehydration. Diarrhea caused indeed a significant loss of water and mineral salts, hence the priority of many small moisturize. To do this, INPE reminds adults how to prevent and treat dehydration in three points:
- The need to encourage children to drink oral dehydration solution (available without prescription in pharmacies) in small sips every few hours. They, indeed, increasing the capacity of the intestine to absorb water.
- Moreover, it is advisable to feed baby. Indeed, the water contained in foods is also a source of hydration.
- Finally, the INPE said it is important to monitor the child until the end of diarrhea. Whether taking her temperature or paying attention to his behavior, be alert to suspicious signs that should lead you to seek early medical attention.
Note that if consumption of animal milk must be stopped in cases of diarrhea, infant feeding, it is not recommended. In contrast, breast milk, very nutritious, it will provide the minerals necessary to help protect the intestinal flora. The brochure is available free from pediatricians, general practitioners, nurseries, primary funds of health insurance, family allowance and welfare centers maternal and infant mortality.