Help with diahrrea?

Question

My son is ten months and has diahrrea, i took him took to the doctor and they said it was a virus and give him lots of pedialyte, What else can I do for him? I also need a good brand of diaper rash ointment for his burning kind of diaper rash from the acid in his stool?

Answer 1

What should you do? A hot plate of diarrhea pudding!

Answer 2

make sure you change his diaper really frequently and wash his bits and pieces with water and a mild soap. johnson&johnson diaper rash cream works well. Also, just make sure he gets plenty of fluid and feed him bananas. Bananas are sometimes used to treat diahrrea because they bulk up the stool. Other than this and pedialyte, just make sure he doesn't get dehydrated. Some of the signs of dehydration are:
dry or sticky mouth
few or no tears when crying
eyes that look sunken into the head
soft spot (fontanelle) on top of baby's head that looks sunken
lack of urine or wet diapers for 6 to 8 hours in an infant (or only a very small amount of dark yellow urine)
lack of urine for 12 hours in an older child (or only a very small amount of dark yellow urine)
dry, cool skin
lethargy or irritability
fatigue or dizziness in an older child

if you notice any of these signs, call your doctor immediately. I got the following from kidshealth.org. I hope it helps also.

Children with mild gastroenteritis (an infection, sometimes called the "stomach flu," that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) who aren't dehydrated should continue to eat normally but should be encouraged to drink additional fluid to replace fluid losses. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, recent studies have shown that most children with gastroenteritis can safely eat a regular age-appropriate diet while they're sick. In fact, feeding a regular diet to children who have diarrhea may even reduce the duration of diarrhea, while offering proper nutrition at the same time. Infants with mild gastroenteritis who aren't dehydrated should continue to drink breast milk or regular-strength formula. Older children may continue to drink full-strength milk.

Foods that are usually well tolerated by children with gastroenteritis who aren't dehydrated include: complex carbohydrates (such as rice, wheat, potatoes, bread, and cereals), lean meats, yogurt, fruits, and vegetables. Avoid fatty foods or foods high in simple sugars (including juices and soft drinks). If the child is vomiting and isn't dehydrated, give fluids frequently, but in small amounts.

If you're in doubt, never hesitate to take your baby back to the doctor or emergency room...Sometimes a mother's instinct about her child surpasses a doctor's insight.

Answer 3

They make a product called Aquaphor that is amazing for diaper rash and lots of other things. I have a four year old who doesn't want to go on the potty and believe me that stuff does wonders.
As for the diaherria you just have to wait it out. I know it's tuff because you want to do more but sometimes all you can do is wait. try warm baths and lots of love which i'm sure you're already doing.

Answer 4

A&D works best. It's soothing and it keeps the poop from touching the skin.

Lots of fluids is important!!! They can get dehydrated very easily, which is why your dr suggested pedialyte. If he won't drink it, try the frozen pops.

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Answer 5

My 7 month old just had that happen to her feed him muashed apples and bananas help and if you have him eating the baby food that has meat in it really helped my little one hope this helps

Answer 6

pedialyte is the best. I always use balmex

Answer 7

talk to your pharmacists and they can give you they latest information

Answer 8

exlax, beano