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Gastroenteritis Child Treatment
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Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Viruses, bacteria, parasites, and food borne illnesses can cause gastroenteritis.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Allow child to rest.
2   After vomiting stops provide fluids such as Pedialyte or a very dilute sports drink like Gatorade (4:1 with water) to prevent dehydration.
3   After the first 24 hours gradually provide bland, easy-to-digest foods, such as toast, rice, bananas and potatoes
4   If you have a sick infant, let your baby's stomach rest for 30 - 60 minutes, then offer small amounts of liquid.
5   If you're breast-feeding, let your baby nurse. If your baby is bottle-fed, offer a small amount of Pedialyte or regular formula.
6   Don't go to Emergency Room, instead call your primary care doctor for further instructions.
Warnings
DO NOT drink milk and dairy products, caffeine, sugar or apple juice as it makes diarrhea worse
DO NOT take aspirin
DO NOT eat anything if you feel nauseated
Make sure the person is not allergic to acetaminophen
Tips
Get plenty of rest
Drinking too much fluid too quickly will distend the stomach and worsen the nausea

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