1 Is it good or bad for a baby to have diarrhea and fart? Situation 1: Symptoms improve

If the baby farts after a period of diarrhea, then this is baby diarrhea. The sign of recovery indicates that the baby's intestines and stomach are trying to return to normal. Situation 2: Abdominal bloating

If the baby is accompanied by farting when he first has diarrhea, you can observe whether the baby has borborygmire and bloating. This may be due to the baby's indigestion and intestinal bacteria. Abdominal bloating and diarrhea caused by group disorders, catching colds, etc. cannot be used as a basis for the improvement of the baby's diarrhea.

2 What are the symptoms of a baby’s diarrhea getting better? The stool gradually takes shape

When a baby has severe diarrhea, he usually has unformed stool, watery diarrhea, etc. When the symptoms gradually improve, the stool will gradually Shape until the shape is similar to normal stool such as mushy, thin, soft strips, etc. The frequency of diarrhea decreases.

When the time between two episodes of diarrhea in a baby is prolonged and becomes less frequent, it also indicates that the baby's diarrhea is showing signs of improvement. The brochure can also record the time the baby has a bowel movement every day, which makes it easier to compare. Mental state improves

When babies have severe diarrhea, they will be less energetic and often want to sleep. When the baby's diarrhea improves, the baby's gastrointestinal absorption will be better, and the corresponding mental state will also improve, and he will be more energetic, which can be clearly felt when playing with the baby. Increased appetite

When a baby has diarrhea, his gastrointestinal function is weakened and his appetite will also be greatly reduced. Therefore, when it is observed that the baby's milk volume or food intake has increased, it means that the baby's diarrhea symptoms are gradually improving.

3 How to get better quickly when your baby has diarrhea. Method 1: Medication

The most effective and quickest way to treat your baby’s diarrhea is medication. You need to go to the hospital for routine stool examination and blood test first. After diagnosis, medication is given under the guidance of a doctor.

Be careful not to use medicine casually. There are many causes of diarrhea in babies. Different causes require different medicines. If the wrong medicine is used, sometimes it will be counterproductive. Method 2: Massage treatment

Push the spleen meridian 300 times

Location: The spleen meridian is located on the threaded surface of the distal part of the thumb.

Operation: Let the child sit in a sitting position, dip the threaded surface of the thumb of the right hand into the medium onion and ginger water, and then rotate and push the threaded surface of the child's thumb in a clockwise direction. The force should be even and the frequency should be kept at About 200 times per minute.

Replenish the large intestine 300 times

Location: The large intestine point is located on the edge of the index finger near the thumb, and the length is from the finger tip to the root of the finger.

Operation: Use the edge of the thumb of your right hand or the surface of your index finger and middle finger to dip in the medium onion and ginger water, and then push in a straight line from the fingertip to the root of the finger, with a frequency of 200 per minute. Second-rate.

Massage the belly button and Dantian 300 times each

Location: Dantian is located 2.5 inches below the belly button, which is the midpoint of the line connecting the belly button and the toes.

Operation: Let the child lie on his back on the bed. The operator is on the right side of the child and uses the heel of his right hand to massage the navel and pubic area in sequence, at a frequency of 200 times per minute.

Massage Zhongwan 300 times

Location: Zhongwan point is located at the midpoint of the line between the navel and the substernal depression on the abdomen.

Operation: Let the child lie on his back on the bed, and use the thenar point of his right hand to massage the Zhongwan point at a frequency of about 200 times per minute.

Massage the abdomen for 5 minutes

Location: Abdomen refers to the entire abdomen.

Operation: The child lies in the supine position and uses the palm of his right hand to massage the entire abdomen in a counterclockwise direction at a frequency of 120 times per minute. During the operation, you need to put a small amount of talcum powder or talcum powder on the abdomen to reduce skin friction.

Massage Gumi 300 times

Location: Gumi point is located at the tail of the lower end of the spine on the child’s back.

Operation: The child lies prone, dip the middle finger or thumb of the right hand into a medium of green onion and ginger, and massage the acupoints. The frequency is 200 times per minute.

Push up the seventh bone 200 times

Location: The seventh bone is a linear acupoint, located in the coccyx, from the fourth lumbar vertebra to the coccyx.

Operation: The child lies prone, dip the edge of the thumb of his right hand into green onion and ginger water as a medium, and push straight up from bottom to top at a frequency of 200 times per minute.

Chiropractic 5 times

If the child suffers from long-term diarrhea, 5 times of chiropractic can be added to the above massage techniques.

Location: The entire spine of children.

Operation: Let the child lie prone on the bed, pinch the skin on the child's spine with the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of both hands, and alternately turn the skin from the tailbone to the shoulder level. It is required not to slip in the middle. If it slips, you need to start over. Method 3: Moxibustion treatment

Moxibustion at Zhongwan

Location: On the upper abdomen, on the front midline, 4 inches above the middle of the umbilicus.

Effects: Mainly used to treat stomach pain, vomiting, hiccups, nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, dysentery, malnutrition, jaundice, and edema.

Moxibustion method: You can use a single-eye moxibustion box or a portable moxibustion box, or parents can hold moxa sticks to give moxibustion to their children. The moxibustion box can be fixed on the baby's body for moxibustion. The hand-held moxibustion box needs to be about 3 cm away from the baby's skin to avoid burns. The moxibustion lasts for 5-10 minutes.

Moxibustion Shenque

Location: In the middle of the umbilicus, in the center of the umbilicus.

Efficacy: Mainly used to treat dysentery, abdominal pain around the navel, prolapse of the anus, stranguria, cold blood in women who are unable to conceive, stroke syndrome, etc.

Moxibustion method: The same as the moxibustion method at Zhongwan point.

Moxibustion Tianshu

Location: Three fingers wide (about 2 inches) on both sides of the belly button, flush with the belly button.

Efficacy: It mainly treats gastrointestinal diseases, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and other gynecological diseases.

Moxibustion method: It is the same as the moxibustion method at Zhongwan point. Moxibustion is required at Tianshu point on both sides.

Moxibustion Guanyuan

Location: On the lower abdomen, on the front midline, 3 inches below the middle of the umbilicus.

Efficacy: Mainly used to treat stroke, kidney deficiency and asthma, spermatorrhea, impotence, hernia, enuresis, stranguria, frequent urination, anuria, hematuria, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, leucorrhea, metrorrhagia , abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery and urinary tract infection, functional uterine bleeding, uterine prolapse, neurasthenia, syncope, shock, etc. And has a strengthening effect.

Moxibustion method: The same as the moxibustion method at Zhongwan point.

Moxibustion on Dachangshu

Location: On the waist, under the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches to the side.

Efficacy: It mainly treats abdominal pain, bloating, bowel sounds, dysentery, constipation, lumbar and spinal pain, bacterial dysentery, intestinal obstruction, sciatica, etc.

Moxibustion method: You can use a single-eye moxibustion box or a portable moxibustion box, or parents can hold moxa sticks to give moxibustion to their children. The moxibustion box can be fixed on the baby's body for moxibustion. The hand-held moxibustion box needs to be about 3 cm away from the baby's skin to avoid burns. The moxibustion lasts about 10 minutes.

Moxibustion Guanyuanshu

Location: In the waist, under the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches to the side.

Efficacy: It mainly treats low back pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dysentery, enuresis, thirst and cystitis, etc.

Moxibustion method: It is the same as Dachangshu moxibustion method.

Moxibustion Zusanli

Location: Located on the outside of the calf, 3 inches below the calf’s nose, on the line connecting the calf’s nose and Jiexi.

Efficacy: It mainly treats gastrointestinal diseases, paralysis of lower limbs, mental illness, surgical diseases, and fatigue.

Moxibustion method: It is the same as Dachangshu moxibustion method. Method 4: Dietary treatment

1. Skimmed milk

The fat content in skimmed milk is very small and is easier to digest. It is suitable for children with vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, etc.

Method: Boil the milk, remove the fat film after cooling, boil the remaining milk, cool again and remove the fat film, repeat this 3 times.

2. Burnt rice soup

Rice soup is easy to digest, and has a good effect on strengthening the spleen and stomach, and the carbonized structure in the burnt rice soup has a good adsorption and antidiarrheal effect , so when your baby has diarrhea and vomiting, you can also try burnt rice soup to relieve diarrhea.

Method:

(1). Take an appropriate amount of rice, wash it, drain the water, and dry it for later use.

(2). Wash the iron pot, preheat it over low heat, pour the rice into the pot and stir-fry continuously. If necessary, you can pick up the pot and shake it gently to help the rice heat evenly.

(3). When the rice is browned, remove from the heat. The fried rice will be cracked.

(4). Then put the rice into a soup pot or milk pot, almost covering the bottom of the pot, pour water to about 4/5, turn on high heat and boil, then simmer on low heat for about half an hour .

(5). Finally, turn off the heat and wait until the rice porridge is warm. Remove the rice oil on the surface and put it in a bowl.

3. Steamed apples

Steamed apples contain a large amount of organic acids such as tannic acid, condensed acid and other ingredients, which have a good astringent effect, and the pectin and cellulose in the apples It has the function of absorbing bacteria, toxins and excess water in the intestines, and can prevent diarrhea. It is suitable for babies with diarrhea to drink when the vomiting symptoms are not too severe.

Method:

(1). Wash the apples, peel them, cut them into dices the size of soybeans, and add an appropriate amount of cold boiled water.

(2). Put in a basket and steam for 20-30 minutes. After it cools down slightly, crush the steamed apples.

4. Carrot soup

Carrots are alkaline foods. The pectin they contain can promote the formation of stools and absorb bacteria and toxins on the intestinal mucosa. It is a good antidiarrheal agent. Food suitable for babies with vomiting and diarrhea.

Method:

(1). Wash the carrots and cut into cubes.

(2). Add water and boil until mashed, then remove the residue and extract the juice.

(3). Then add millet and water to make soup (based on the ratio of 500 grams of carrots, 20 grams of millet, 1000 ml of water), and finally boil.

(4). Let the baby drink 2-3 times a day, 100-150 ml each time. Mild diarrhea can stop diarrhea in 1-2 days, and moderate diarrhea can stop diarrhea in 2-3 days. .

Tips

In addition to skim milk, which can be eaten by babies with diarrhea under 6 months old, coke rice soup, steamed apples, and carrot soup can only be eaten by babies over 6 months old. to eat. Because the digestive system of a baby under 6 months is not fully developed and many things cannot be digested, it is necessary to wait until 6 months before starting to add complementary foods. Method 5: Hot compress treatment

1. Hot water bottle hot compress

Function: When the baby has diarrhea due to cold, improper diet, etc., using a hot water bottle to heat the baby's abdomen can relieve the baby's abdominal pain and Symptoms of diarrhea.

How to do it:

(1). Pour warm water into the hot water bottle and tighten the lid.

(2). Use a dry towel or old clothes to wrap the hot water bottle. Be sure to wrap it completely to prevent the hot water bottle from directly contacting the baby's skin and causing burns.

(3). Place the wrapped hot water bottle on the baby’s abdomen and apply hot compress for about 30 minutes. Be sure to have someone watching in the middle.

2. Belly button patch

Function: Belly button patch has the effect of strengthening the spleen and warming the middle, dispersing cold and stopping diarrhea. It can assist in the treatment of diarrhea and diarrhea in children. Abdominal pain and other symptoms.

How to do it:

(1). Peel off the adhesive tape of the navel patch. Be careful not to break the black medicine in the middle. It is also best not to touch the medicine in the middle with your hands. .

(2). Then stick the belly button patch on the baby's belly button. In principle, it should be changed every 24 hours. However, if the baby's skin feels uncomfortable or the symptoms of diarrhea or vomiting improve, it can be removed. Belly button stickers.

(3). After using the navel patch, parents can also massage the baby's abdomen in circles to relieve abdominal pain caused by diarrhea.

Note: If there are wounds or ulcers in the baby's belly button, you cannot use the belly button patch; if you find itching, redness, swelling, or rash in your baby's belly button after using the belly button patch, you should stop using it immediately.

4 How to care for babies with diarrhea 1. Replenish water in time

For babies with diarrhea, they are in a state of water shortage. In order to prevent the baby from dehydration symptoms, it is necessary to Give your baby enough water.

You can give your baby oral rehydration salt under the guidance of a doctor, or you can add 10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) of white sugar and 1.75 grams (1/2 level beer cap) of table salt to 500 ml of warm water. Feed your baby slowly, about 50ml at a time, every 15 minutes. 2. Suspend the introduction of complementary foods

If the baby is 4-6 months old and is about to introduce complementary foods, he needs to postpone the introduction of complementary foods when he has diarrhea, because the most important principle of adding complementary foods is "to ensure the health of the baby." "added when". When babies have diarrhea, their gastrointestinal adaptability is poor. Adding complementary foods at this time may cause indigestion and aggravate diarrhea symptoms. 3. Change the baby's diaper frequently

The baby's diarrhea does not get better after taking medicine for several days, and the frequency of bowel movements increases. Parents should wash the perianal area with warm water after each bowel movement of the baby, and then use soft Wipe gently with a cloth, apply diaper cream, and change diapers in time to avoid urine soaking the skin.

When the baby's buttocks are red, expose the buttocks, bask in the small buttocks, and keep the area dry. 4. Children with diarrhea should be isolated

Parents should wash their hands carefully before and after caring for children to prevent cross-infection, keep clean, and avoid secondary infections. At the same time, disinfection must be done well. All items used by children (diapers, clothes, toys, books, etc.) should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent infection. 5. Comfort your baby more

When your baby has diarrhea, you should hug and coax him more to keep him in a happy mood. In addition, you should keep your baby's butt dry and apply some talcum powder if necessary.