During the process of feeding their children, some parents may notice that their baby's digestive system seems to have problems, such as diarrhea. If diarrhea only occurs occasionally, most parents will not be too worried, but if diarrhea occurs frequently, it should be alerted. Some doctors may require the baby to undergo a blood test. So, does the baby need a blood test for diarrhea?
Does a baby need a blood test for diarrhea?
If diarrhea is severe, occurring frequently every day, and unable to eat, it is generally necessary to check the stool routine and blood test. Blood test is mainly considered to be caused by electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia, and hypochloremia due to diarrhea. If unable to eat, you can drink some salty noodle soup to supplement.
At the same time, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm, eat soft and easily digestible foods, and avoid eating raw, cold, and stimulating foods. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a doctor's examination, complete auxiliary examinations, clarify the diagnosis, and receive timely targeted treatment.
How to prevent baby diarrhea?
(1) Pay attention to food hygiene: Strengthen hygiene education and strictly manage water and food hygiene. Food should be fresh and clean, and any spoiled food should not be fed to children. Tableware must also be disinfected.
(2) Advocate breastfeeding, especially in the first few months after birth. Because breast milk is most suitable for the nutritional needs and digestive ability of infants. Human milk contains IgA, which can neutralize the enterotoxin of Escherichia coli and prevent infection with Escherichia coli. Therefore, breastfeeding should be promoted except for tuberculosis, heart, kidney, and other chronic diseases. Attention should be paid to the correct feeding method, ensuring regular breastfeeding and avoiding weaning in summer or when the child is sick.
(3) Adding complementary foods on time: Children grow and develop rapidly, and whether breastfed or artificially fed, complementary foods should be added on time to meet their nutritional needs. When adding auxiliary foods, the variety should not be too many, and the changes should not be too frequent. Other foods should be gradually added after the baby gradually adapts to the new food. Specifically, when adding complementary foods, attention should be paid to the baby's digestive ability, and only one type can be added at a time, gradually increasing from less to more. Generally, vitamin C and D are added from the second half of the year after birth, vegetable soup, milk cake or rice paste are added at 2-3 months, and egg yolk, minced meat and crushed vegetables are added at 4-6 months.
From this, it can be seen that if a baby has diarrhea, it is generally necessary to have a bowel test beforehand. Of course, if the situation is severe or the doctor believes that the baby should be checked for hypocalcemia, a blood test is also necessary. In fact, at this time, parents only need to follow the doctor's arrangements, and the doctor is also good for the baby, so do not have any doubts about the doctor.
