COMMON CHILDHOOD AILMENTS
Common Ailments in Children
1. Colic is caused by cramps in the intestines of the baby. It causes the baby real discomfort or pains. It is common during the first 3 to 4 months.
2. Constipation involves the passing of hard stool at long intervals or not passing it all. Constipation could be common with bottle-fed babies.
Treatment of Constipation
(i) Give the child extra water to drink.
(ii) Add very small sugar or glucose to his feed.
(iii) Serious cases should be taken to a doctor.
3. Diarrhea is a sudden increase in the number of bowel movement, especially if they are loose and watery.
Causes of diarrhea are unsuitable diet, overfeeding and infection or disease.
Treatment of Diarrhea
(i) Give oral Rehydration Therapy (O.R.T) after each stool.
(ORT = 1 level tsp of salt + 10 level tsp of sugar + ½ litre of boiled water)
(ii) See the doctor if it persists.
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