Diagnosis of Gastroenteritis
Doctors may be able to detect gastroenteritis from symptoms experienced, as well as through physical examination. If necessary, the doctor may recommend a useful stool test to determine the type of organism that causes gastroenteritis. In addition to viruses, gastroenteritis can also be caused by bacteria and parasites.
Treatment of gastroenteritis
The main purpose of treatment of gastroenteritis is to prevent the occurrence of dehydration. Therefore,
patients are encouraged to drink plenty of water. If the dehydration is severe enough, the patient may need to be admitted to the hospital to get fluids through the IV.
Salt and sugar (Oralite) may be given to aid rehydration. This drug contains the electrolytes and minerals needed by the body. Although ORS can be bought freely in the market, be sure to always follow the rules of use written on the packaging. If necessary, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Antibiotic medicines are not effective against viruses. In addition, do not give aspirin to relieve symptoms of pain in patients who are under the age of 16 years. To help alleviate the symptoms of gastroenteritis, do some of the following tips at home:
The doctor will provide fluid intake to your child with nasograstic or NG tube, which is a tube inserted through the nose to the abdomen. The fluid intake can also be administered to your child directly with intravenous therapy injected through the blood vessels.
You can also do self-care by administering fluids to infants, 15-20 minutes after they have vomiting or diarrhea. This time lag is required for the baby's stomach to rest for a moment. Breast milk can be given to a baby if he is still breastfed. In addition to breast milk, oral acid or formula can also be given if the baby can drink from the bottle.
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Doctors may be able to detect gastroenteritis from symptoms experienced, as well as through physical examination. If necessary, the doctor may recommend a useful stool test to determine the type of organism that causes gastroenteritis. In addition to viruses, gastroenteritis can also be caused by bacteria and parasites.
Treatment of gastroenteritis
The main purpose of treatment of gastroenteritis is to prevent the occurrence of dehydration. Therefore,
Salt and sugar (Oralite) may be given to aid rehydration. This drug contains the electrolytes and minerals needed by the body. Although ORS can be bought freely in the market, be sure to always follow the rules of use written on the packaging. If necessary, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Antibiotic medicines are not effective against viruses. In addition, do not give aspirin to relieve symptoms of pain in patients who are under the age of 16 years. To help alleviate the symptoms of gastroenteritis, do some of the following tips at home:
- Try to always drink more fluids. If drinking difficulties directly from the glass, use a straw. Avoid eating fruit juice because this drink can actually increase the symptoms of diarrhea experienced.
- Consumption of foods in small amounts and easily digested, such as bananas, porridge, and fish. It aims to provide recovery time for your stomach. Stop eating if the nausea begins to feel again.
- Use more time to rest.
- Children and adults can consume energy drinks to replace electrolytes in the body. Oralit is also highly recommended for treating infants and children. Avoid ice cream or soft drinks because it can aggravate diarrhea in children.
- In patients with children, gastroenteritis should be treated as early as possible because the disease contributes to mortality in children who are quite high in Indonesia. Symptoms to watch out for include easy drowsiness, lips and mouth become dry, their hands and feet also feel cold. If that happens to your child, rush to the hospital for the best treatment.
The doctor will provide fluid intake to your child with nasograstic or NG tube, which is a tube inserted through the nose to the abdomen. The fluid intake can also be administered to your child directly with intravenous therapy injected through the blood vessels.
You can also do self-care by administering fluids to infants, 15-20 minutes after they have vomiting or diarrhea. This time lag is required for the baby's stomach to rest for a moment. Breast milk can be given to a baby if he is still breastfed. In addition to breast milk, oral acid or formula can also be given if the baby can drink from the bottle.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroenteritis
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