Symptoms and diagnosis of infantile encephalitis

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Clinically, encephalitis in children is very common, especially in the season of active virus and bacteria. The symptoms of encephalitis in children are often atypical, and it is easy to miss diagnosis and overdiagnosis. Let's take a look at the following.

Symptoms and diagnosis of infantile encephalitis

First, limit carbohydrate intake appropriately. Patients with encephalitis sequelae need the same energy and protein as normal people, but carbohydrates don't need too much, so they don't need too much every day; Increase the supply of fat appropriately.

Second, limit the water content to no more than 1000 ml per day; Don't use too much salt every day; Adequate supply of vitamins and minerals, especially iron, calcium and other elements; It is forbidden to eat foods with high sugar content and irritating foods.

Third, limit the intake of potassium. Patients with sequelae of encephalitis caused by brain trauma and patients taking sedative drugs for a long time are prone to dehydration, anemia, leucopenia, malnutrition, etc. serious patients may have electrolyte metabolic disorder (hyperkalemia). Therefore, patients with sequelae of encephalitis should reduce the intake of potassium.

matters needing attention

Increase magnesium intake. Magnesium rich foods include millet, corn, red beans, soybeans, dried tofu, green vegetables, celery, beef liver, chicken and so on.