How to treat acute gastroenteritis
Recently, acute gastroenteritis has become one of the hot health topics, especially when the seasons change or when the diet is unclean. This article will combine the hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured and practical treatment plans and precautions.
1. Symptoms and causes of acute gastroenteritis
Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by viral, bacterial or parasitic infection and mainly manifests as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever. The following is a classification of common causes:
| Cause type | Typical pathogens | High incidence scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| viral infection | norovirus, rotavirus | Group living (schools, nursing homes) |
| bacterial infection | Salmonella, E. coli | Eating unclean or raw food |
| parasitic infection | Giardia, amoeba | Drinking contaminated water |
2. Treatment plan
According to recent medical guidelines and hot discussions, treatment needs to be carried out in stages:
| treatment stage | Specific measures | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage (within 24 hours) | 1. Fast for 2-4 hours 2. Supplement electrolyte water in small amounts and multiple times 3. Take montmorillonite powder to stop diarrhea | Avoid using antiemetics to mask your condition |
| Recovery period (24-48 hours) | 1. Liquid diet (rice soup, lotus root starch) 2. Supplement probiotics 3. Gradually transition to low-fiber foods | Avoid greasy, dairy products and high-sugar foods |
| severe symptoms | 1. Seek medical attention promptly 2. Antibiotic treatment if necessary 3. Intravenous fluid rehydration | If you have bloody stools, high fever or dehydration, seek medical attention immediately |
3. Misunderstandings in preventing and controlling hot topics
Based on the recent hot discussion on the Internet, we have sorted out common misunderstandings:
| Misunderstanding | scientific explanation | Correct approach |
|---|---|---|
| "Diarrhea should be stopped immediately" | Stopping diarrhea too early may prevent the excretion of pathogens | Appropriate excretion is possible in the first 6 hours, but continued diarrhea requires medication. |
| "Drink sports drinks to replenish electrolytes" | Too much sugar may aggravate diarrhea | Choose a dedicated oral rehydration solution (ORS) |
| "Self-administered antibiotics" | Viral gastroenteritis is ineffective and destroys the flora | Bacterial infection must be confirmed by stool test before use |
4. Preventive measures
Based on the recent autumn gastroenteritis warning issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is recommended that:
1.Food hygiene: Avoid raw and cold food, heat seafood thoroughly, and use serving chopsticks
2.personal protection: Wash your hands strictly after coming into contact with pollutants, and wear a mask during the norovirus epidemic season
3.Home disinfection: The patient's vomitus needs to be treated with chlorine-containing disinfectant to avoid aerosol transmission
4.Vaccination: Rotavirus vaccine (for infants and young children) can prevent it in advance
5. Precautions for special groups of people
According to the hot topics of medical self-media in the past 10 days:
| crowd | Risk point | Special recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| infants | Easy to dehydrate quickly | Observe the urine output. If there is no urination within 4 hours, emergency treatment is required. |
| pregnant woman | Some drugs are prohibited | Prioritize fluid rehydration and avoid loperamide |
| elderly | prone to complications | Monitor blood pressure and blood sugar, and be alert to electrolyte imbalances |
Conclusion
Acute gastroenteritis is common but should not be taken lightly. Recent hotly discussed cases on the Internet show that recovery can take 3-5 days if treated correctly, but incorrect treatment may prolong the course of the disease. It is recommended to collect the structured treatment plan in this article so that it can be implemented at critical moments. If symptoms persist for more than 72 hours or serious symptoms such as confusion occur, seek medical attention immediately.
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