What should you feed your child when they have diarrhea?
When children are ready for regular foods again, try giving them:
- Bananas
- Crackers
- Chicken
- Pasta
- Rice cereal
When to worry about mucus and diarrhea in children?
- diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours
- fever of 102 degrees or higher
- severe pain in the abdomen or rectum
- stools containing blood or pus
- stools that are black and tarry
- symptoms of dehydration
What should you give children with diarrhea?
To keep a child with diarrhea hydrated, offer plenty of fluids, such as:
- Water
- Broth or soup
- Pediatric electrolyte solutions in liquid or freezer pop form
- Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade (choose low-sugar varieties)
What are some less common causes of diarrhea in children?
- Mucus in stools
- Muscle or joint aches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Passing gas
- Stomach growling or rumbling
- Weight loss
What is the best medicine to give a child for diarrhea?
Moderate to Severe Diarrhea (6 or More Watery Bowel Movements a Day) With moderate to severe diarrhea, your child may need to drink an ORS (oral rehydration solution) like Pedialyte® to help prevent dehydration. An ORS replaces the electrolytes (salts) and fluids that your child needs.
What is the most important intervention for diarrhea especially in children?
Interventions to prevent diarrhoea, including safe drinking-water, use of improved sanitation and hand washing with soap can reduce disease risk. Diarrhoea should be treated with oral rehydration solution (ORS), a solution of clean water, sugar and salt.
What is the best antibiotic for diarrhea?
Presently, azithromycin is the preferred first-line antibiotic for the treatment of acute watery diarrhea (single dose 500 mg), as well as for febrile diarrhea and dysentery (single dose 1000 mg).
What is the best treatment for diarrhea?
Drink plenty of liquids, including water, broths and juices. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as your bowel movements return to normal. Try soda crackers, toast, eggs, rice or chicken.