When the child has diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, he should be taken to the pediatrician as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to give the child homemade serum, coconut water or oral rehydration salts that are bought at the pharmacy, to combat dehydration.
Episodes of diarrhea and vomiting in children can lead to dehydration and leave the child apathetic, unwilling to play and eat, and to avoid dehydration that can set in very quickly, you should offer homemade serum every hour. See the recipe for homemade serum.
Some common causes of diarrhea and vomiting in children are infection by viruses or bacteria, the presence of worms, the wrong intake of medicines or the consumption of spoiled or contaminated food, and as you cannot find out the cause without going to the doctor, it is advised not to offer any food before going to the pediatrician.
What to eat
In case of diarrhea and infantile vomiting it is important that children eat small meals and that preference is given to cooked foods, which are easy to digest. So some food options for children in this situation are:
- Cooked rice with carrots; White meats such as turkey, chicken or cooked fish; Peeled or cooked fruits such as apples, pears or bananas; Soup, soup or vegetable creams.
In the case of babies who are still breastfeeding, breastfeeding should be maintained even when the baby has diarrhea and vomiting. However, it is important that the mother does not allow the baby to breastfeed too much at once, even if he wants because when the stomach is very full there is a greater risk of the baby vomiting right after the feeding.
In addition, it is important that the child drinks plenty of fluids during the day and throughout treatment to avoid dehydration and speed recovery. Know how to recognize the signs of dehydration in children.
What the child should avoid
In cases of diarrhea and vomiting in children, it is recommended to avoid the consumption of raw foods rich in fiber or fat, as they can worsen diarrhea and vomiting episodes. Thus, it is recommended to avoid the consumption of milk and dairy products, red meats, unpeeled fruits, snacks, fried foods, leafy vegetables and grains, such as beans, broad beans, lentils and peas, for example.
This dietary restriction must be maintained until the child is free of diarrhea or vomiting for more than 24 hours.
Remedy for child vomiting and diarrhea
Treatment with medication for vomiting and diarrhea in the child should only be carried out if indicated by the doctor. In some cases, he may prescribe drugs such as racecadotril, which helps to stop diarrhea, zinc supplements or probiotics, which in addition to speeding up the recovery process, help to replenish the intestinal microbiota. Find out more about probiotics and when to take them.
If the child has constant vomiting, he may also prescribe an antiemetic, and if he presents symptoms other than vomiting and diarrhea, such as fever, abdominal pain and discomfort, the pediatrician may indicate the use of paracetamol to relieve symptoms.
