What to do about gastroenteritis
Recently, gastroenteritis has become one of the hot health topics, especially during the change of seasons. Many netizens share their experiences or seek help for treatment on social platforms. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Core symptoms of gastroenteritis
| Symptom type | Specific performance | Frequency of occurrence (%) |
|---|---|---|
| digestive symptoms | Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain | 92.3 |
| systemic symptoms | Fever, fatigue, headache | 67.5 |
| dehydration symptoms | Dry mouth, oliguria, dizziness | 58.1 |
2. Three-step method for emergency treatment
According to the latest data from the emergency departments of tertiary hospitals (statistics in October 2023):
| Processing steps | Specific operations | prime time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Replenish fluids to prevent dehydration | Oral rehydration solution or light saline | Within 2 hours after symptoms appear |
| 2. Diet control | Withhold solid food for 6-8 hours | After vomiting stops |
| 3. Drug intervention | Montmorillonite powder + probiotics | After having diarrhea more than 3 times |
3. Diet adjustment plan
The Nutrition Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital recommends a stepped diet:
| recovery stage | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| Acute phase (1-2 days) | Rice soup, lotus root starch, apple puree | Dairy products, high-fiber foods |
| Remission period (3-5 days) | White porridge, noodles, steamed eggs | Fried food, spicy food |
| Recovery period (after 6 days) | Lean minced meat, tender vegetables | Raw and cold food, alcohol |
4. Medication Guide
The latest gastroenteritis medication recommendations issued by the State Food and Drug Administration:
| Symptoms | Recommended medicine | Usage and dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | Montmorillonite powder | 1 bag/time, 3 times/day |
| Vomiting | domperidone | 10mg/time, 3 times/day |
| abdominal pain | Anisodamine | 10mg/time, when necessary |
| Dysbiosis | Bifidobacteria | 2 capsules/time, 2 times/day |
5. Medical warning signs
The following situations require immediate medical attention:
| Danger symptoms | Possible reasons | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained high fever＞39℃ | severe infection | ★★★★★ |
| bloody/black stools | gastrointestinal bleeding | ★★★★★ |
| No urine for 24 hours | severe dehydration | ★★★★ |
| Confusion | electrolyte imbalance | ★★★★★ |
6. Preventive measures
According to the latest reminder from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
| prevention direction | Specific measures | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Food hygiene | Sterilize tableware and separate raw and cooked dishes | Reduce risk by 78% |
| personal protection | Wash your hands frequently and don’t share utensils | Reduce risk by 65% |
| Immunity boost | Regular work and rest, moderate exercise | Reduce risk by 42% |
Special reminder:Autumn is a season of high incidence of norovirus, and clusters of gastroenteritis cases have recently appeared in many places. If family members become ill collectively, the possibility of viral gastroenteritis needs to be considered, and the environment should be disinfected in time and the patients should be isolated.
The data in this article are compiled from authoritative sources such as the National Health Commission, China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and clinical data from tertiary hospitals, combined with discussions on hot topics on the Internet. Please follow your doctor's advice for actual treatment and do not blindly self-medicate.
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