Usually, a child suffers from diarrhea after the onset of an upper respiratory tract infection. Diarrhea is a short-term condition that may stop even without medication. Home remedies can help relieve the signs and symptoms of diarrhea in children.

1. Treating Diarrhea In Children At Home

2. Guidelines For Drinking Fluids
During the episode of diarrhea, a child can survive
without eating solid food, but not without fluids. The
body must replenish the loss of fluids due to the
increased frequency of stools. In fact, a diet of liquids
only is ideal if the kid is experiencing frequent stools.
Drinking plain water will not help replace the lost
minerals of the body. Oral rehydration drinks contain
carbohydrates, salts, and fluid that can treat
dehydration due to diarrhea.
For older kids, cola drinks, sports drinks,
decaffeinated tea, lemon juice, mustard water, black
tea, chamomile tea, fruit-flavored gelatin that is
diluted, and apple juice, besides the oral rehydration
mix, are also helpful.

3. Guidelines For Sipping
If the child is putting up a
struggle when drinking, you can
encourage sipping small
amounts of fluids.
• Infants. 1 1/2 cups every 6
hours.
• Preschoolers. 3 cups every 6
hours.
• Elementaries. 4 cups every 6
hours.

4. When To the BRAT Diet
Begin the BRAT (banana, rice,
applesauce, and toast) eating
pattern if the frequency of
diarrhea happens every four
hours. These foods can make the
recovery process faster.
Do not offer fatty foods yet to
your kid for at least a week. Fats
may only be left undigested,
which can lead to a terrible-
smelling stool.

5. Pay Attention To The Sensitive Areas
A baby or toddler that develops
diarrhea is prone to have skin
irritation as well. Apply petroleum
jelly or zinc oxide paste to the
diaper area. Wash the bottom area
of the child with water and mild
soap every time you change diaper.
Do it often all throughout the day.

6. When To Call The Doctor
If the signs and symptoms of
diarrhea is getting worse, or
the medication and remedies
are not working within 24
hours, it is better to call your
doctor immediately.

7. Conclusion
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suffering from diarrhea.
Good thing, there are
simple yet effective ways
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