Beware of stomach illnesses

According to the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), among the groups most vulnerable to gastrointestinal diseases are those under five years of age. They are generally generated by parasites, viruses, bacteria and even by medications or some foods such as milk or certain fats.

Causing?

The main symptom of gastrointestinal diseases, which is an infection caused by something that has been ingested, which can be a medication or antibiotics.

It is considered as such when the person evacuates three times a day, or a number greater than what is considered normal. These evacuations, continues the IMSS, have a soft, semi-liquid or liquid consistency, and are usually accompanied by the sensation of continuing to evacuate, pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, lack of strength or fever.

Measurements

The main problem that diarrhea can cause is dehydration, which is something that can worsen and cause various health problems that, if not addressed, can become serious.

When this happens, it is necessary to start hydrating with juices such as apple juice or oral electrolytes, always visiting the doctor first. If your child can handle liquids well, he or she can consume foods without fat, irritants, or dairy products. You can consume fruits such as apple, pear, guava or even gelatin.

They should also be in a cool place, in addition to regularly monitoring the child’s temperature, in order to detect in a timely manner if there is a fever.