How Do You Treat Diarrhea In Children?
As all parents know, diarrhea happens. Whether it’s because of a virus, allergies or something a child has eaten, most children will inevitably have a bout of the loose, watery stools that characterize the condition. Though the cramps that come along with diarrhea can be pretty painful, for the most part the complaint is relatively benign and self-limiting. The best way to treat a child’s diarrhea is make sure she stays hydrated. Contact your child’s pediatrician if you think your child might have food poisoning. Some bacterias that cause food poisoning, E. coli and salmonella in particular, can be fatal to children if not treated right away. Diarrhea from food poisoning can often be accompanied by very painful stomach cramps and there may be signs of blood in the stool. Food poisoning also tends to strike in clusters and comes on within 48 hours of consuming the tainted food. If other family members or children who attend school or day care with your child are also suffering, it’s a p
