How Do You Stop Diarrhea In A Two Year Old Child?
Children will no doubt suffer from diarrhea at least once in their lives. Infections are the cause of most common types of diarrhea and it is usually more uncomfortable and upsetting than dangerous. Most of the time, diarrhea isn’t anything serious and clears up within a few days. Even so, it’s important to know how to treat diarrhea to relieve symptoms until the infection clears. Give your child an unlimited amount of fluids. The most important thing to do when your child has diarrhea is to replace lost fluids and electrolytes. Be sure to give your child water or diluted Gatorade (mix half and half with water). Avoid giving your child fruit juices and carbonated beverages, sugary drinks tend to make symptoms worse. Give your toddler solid food, if it is tolerated well. Starchy foods are a good choice because the body absorbs them easily. Try potatoes, oatmeal, breads, noodles, crackers and dried cereals to see what your child can handle. Crackers and pretzels help the body meet compro
