Treatment of Diarrhoea and Vomiting
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Welcome to the First Aid Show: Managing Diarrhoea and Vomiting 🌡️💧
Learn how to effectively manage common symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, often caused by stomach bugs, to ensure comfort and prevent dehydration.
Understanding the Symptoms:
Diarrhoea and vomiting can affect anyone, from infants to adults.
These symptoms are often the result of a stomach virus and are usually self-limiting.
Self-Care Strategies:
Hydration is Key: Drink plenty of fluids like water or diluted squash. Take small sips if feeling nauseous.
Diet Adjustments: Eat when ready but avoid fatty, spicy foods. Opt for bland, easy-to-digest meals.
Rest: Stay home and rest until you feel better.
Medication: Use paracetamol for relief from discomfort.
Preventing Dehydration:
Avoid fruit juices and fizzy drinks as they can exacerbate diarrhoea.
Monitor fluid intake, especially for young children and the elderly.
Duration of Symptoms:
Diarrhoea: Typically resolves within 5 to 7 days.
Vomiting: Generally stops within 1 to 2 days.
Preventing Spread of Infection:
Practice good hygiene: Wash hands regularly and clean surfaces daily.
Isolate yourself if experiencing fever or severe symptoms to prevent contagion.
Avoid preparing food for others and do not share utensils or personal items.
When to Seek Medical Help:
If unable to keep fluids down due to continuous vomiting.
Presence of blood in diarrhoea or vomiting.
Persistent symptoms beyond the typical duration (over 7 days for diarrhoea or 2 days for vomiting).
Emergency Symptoms:
Vomiting blood or unusual coloured vomit (like ground coffee or green).
Signs of dehydration: severe dizziness, lethargy, or dry mouth.
Severe symptoms such as a stiff neck, sensitivity to light, sudden severe headache, or severe abdominal pain.
Altered mental state or severe breathing difficulties.
Summary:
By understanding how to manage and when to seek help for diarrhoea and vomiting, you can effectively minimize discomfort and prevent serious complications. Follow these steps to manage symptoms at home and know when professional medical intervention is necessary.
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