Gastrointestinal cold symptoms in infants and young children?

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The correct name of gastroenteric cold is viral gastroenteritis. When the virus invades the throat, it is called a cold. When the virus invades the gastrointestinal tract, it will cause a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, it is regarded as a common cold in the intestines and stomach, among which rotavirus, norovirus and adenovirus are common virus types. Let's talk about the symptoms of infantile gastrointestinal cold.

Gastrointestinal cold symptoms in infants and young children?

Rotavirus infection is mainly caused by eating, body fluid and droplets. Symptoms such as cold and vomiting may appear in the early stage of the disease, and severe watery stool may appear after 1-2 days. The whole course of the disease can be cured in about 3-7 days.

The symptoms of gastroenteric cold are similar to those of general gastroenteritis. If the virus acts on the stomach, vomiting usually occurs first; If the virus acts in the intestine, the symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal distension and abdominal pain are obvious; If the stomach is affected at the same time, there will be vomiting and diarrhea.

Usually at the beginning of infection, there will be nausea, sometimes accompanied by abdominal distension, abdominal pain symptoms; Then, depending on the individual's constitution and infection with the virus, they begin to vomit for 6-24 hours. In more serious cases, even drinking water may cause vomiting; There will be diarrhea symptoms lasting for several days after the vomiting period; During the whole period of infection, there may be slight fever, and the highest temperature will not exceed 38.5 ℃.

matters needing attention

1. Let children increase sleep is a good way to recover, can reduce physical consumption, but need to pay more attention to whether there is drowsiness. 2. If you have a slight fever, you can take more warm water bath to relieve the fever. It is recommended to keep a comfortable room temperature in summer. 3. if there is abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, choose a peppermint containing emulsion or massage oil to gently massage the abdomen.