Concetti Chiave
- Colic is a common issue in infants, causing discomfort due to intestinal cramps, typically resolving after the first few months.
- Constipation in children involves infrequent or difficult bowel movements, often seen in bottle-fed babies, and can be managed with increased fluids and dietary adjustments.
- Diarrhoea is identified by frequent, watery stools, potentially due to diet or infection, and should be treated with Oral Rehydration Therapy.
- Nappy rash results from irritation in the diaper area, often due to prolonged contact with soiled nappies, and can be alleviated by keeping the area clean and dry.
Common ailments in Children
1. Colic: This is cause d by cramps in the intestines of the baby. These cause the baby real discomfort or pain. A baby who has colic cries hard. It is common during the first 3 to 4 months, but much less usual after that.
2. Constipation: This involves the passing of hard stool at long intervals or not passing it at all. Each child has his own pattern of passing stool. But when there is a change from the normal bowel pattern, the child might have a problem.
Constipation could be common with bottle-fed babies.
Treatment:
- give the child extra water to drink.
- add sugar or glucose to his feed.
- give him more fruit juice.
- serious cases should be taken to doctors.
3. Diarrhoea: This is a sudden increase in the number of bowel movements, especially if they are loose and watery. It could be cause by:
- unsuitable diet.
- over feeding
- infection or disease.
Treatment:
- give Oral Rehydration Therapy after each stool.
- see the doctor if diarrhoea persists.
4. Nappy Rash: This occurs when a child has rashes in the nappy area. It could be cause by:
- using dirty napkins on baby.
- leaving soiled napkin on the baby for long time.
- not rinsing baby's napkin properly after washing.
Treatment:
- keep the area clean.
- expose the area. Stop baby from wearing napkin until rashes disappear.
- apply special Nappy rash lotions or ointments.
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