Intestinal infections are a very common disease of the digestive system. Staphylococcus, salmonella, dysentery bacillus, and many other viruses are the main cause of the appearance of such diseases. They multiply in the intestines, and their vital functions disrupt the digestive processes, lead to inflammation of the mucous membrane of the organs and prevent the normal performance of natural functions, contribute to a rise in temperature. All these failures can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in a viral infection. Since this disease can disrupt the natural microflora of the intestine, and in the long course of the disease - dehydration of the body, it is necessary not to delay the treatment regardless of the genesis of the disease, but to take certain measures to eliminate not only the symptoms but also the causes.
Causes of diarrhea in intestinal infection
Among the causes of diarrhea, regardless of genesis, the following are distinguished:
- ingestion of poor-quality products that cause allergies and contribute to the appearance of diarrhea, vomiting;
- unboiled water;
- poisoning caused by spoiled products;
- chronic inflammation of the intestine;
- various colitis, including ulcerative;
- intolerance of certain products.
Acute intestinal infections occur due to the penetration of various viruses into the body. The severity of the disease can vary significantly. It can be a simple malaise, a slight increase in temperature with a mild form of pathology, as well as the development of complications and the subsequent occurrence of dehydration of the body in severe disease.
The appearance of diarrhea and vomiting after eating products is associated with impairment of the digestive system.
Types of diarrhea in intestinal infections
The occurrence of diarrhea is associated with the presence of infections and harmful microorganisms in the body. It can be divided into two types: with a bloody and watery stool.
Bloody diarrhea mainly occurs due to dysentery and salmonella. Acute intestinal infections, as well as dysentery, can cause the development of a chronic disease, if not taken in time. Eliminate the cause of infectious diarrhea with antimicrobial drugs. With worsening of the patient's condition, urgent hospitalization is necessary. If there are no serious symptoms, body temperature is normal and there is no risk of complications, then it can be treated at home. For children, bloody diarrhea is very dangerous and can cause fever and severe complications, so if the baby has diarrhea with spotting, then it is better to take the treatment directly in the hospital.
Bacteria that release various toxins cause a second type of diarrhea. Watery diarrhea can also accompany food poisoning, leading to a rise in temperature. It is undesirable to use antibiotics. Their use is permissible if diarrhea is too strong or there is a risk of salmonellosis. Hospitalization is also necessary. It is necessary to adjust the water-salt balance, if there is a temperature - it must be knocked down. It is important that the measures taken are comprehensive. Rehydration solutions are taken until the complete cessation of diarrhea.
When taking necessary measures to treat infectious diarrhea, it must be remembered that the use of certain products can only exacerbate pathology. Therefore, the intake of dairy foods, sweet and salty foods, as well as raw vegetables and fruits should be excluded. During the illness, tea, as well as baked fruit or vegetables, is allowed.
Diarrhea of an infectious genesis
Diarrhea of an infectious genesis can arise because of set of the reasons. Various microbes and viruses, pathogenic bacteria, helminths can become pathogens. Viral and bacterial infections are very common.
Symptoms of infectious diarrhea are:
- severe headaches;
- body temperature increased;
- in the abdomen pain strong and sharp pains;
- the appearance of the disease can be sudden, even in a previously perfect healthy person;
- attacks of vomiting and nausea.
Such symptoms of diarrhea of infectious genesis lead to impaired intestinal function and can cause complications, whose therapy will be more difficult.
Treatment of infectious diarrhea in adults
Treatment of diarrhea in case of infection is not excluded at home. In the acute form of viral infectious diarrhea, a doctor may prescribe a gastric lavage. Further rehydration is necessary. It is important not just to fill the lack of fluid - the body needs a certain amount of electrolytes, sodium, potassium. For better absorption of electrolytes it is necessary to introduce glucose, without which this process is practically impossible. Also it is worth considering that without the addition of sugar electrolytes will only intensify diarrhea and will act as a laxative.
Reception of rehydration solutions is very necessary for the treatment of diarrhea in adults. Their use can significantly improve the patient's condition.
Symptoms of intestinal infection in a child
For children's infectious diseases of the digestive tract, the following symptoms are typical:
- body temperature can reach 39 degrees and even higher;
- weakness and lethargy;
- severe abdominal pain;
- vomiting, nausea;
- diarrhea( diarrhea).
The combination of these signs clearly indicate that the child has an infectious disease. In the presence of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting should take this very seriously. Since the body is young, dehydration with infectious diseases, diarrhea, high temperature, vomiting occurs much faster than in adults. Therefore, urgent measures are needed to get rid of this symptom.
Treatment of infectious diarrhea in children
Infectious diseases require immediate treatment. It is very important when you have diarrhea or vomiting in the child to call a doctor who can diagnose the problem, as well as prescribe the drugs necessary to eliminate diarrhea. It is equally important to follow a healthy diet that can help improve the overall condition of the patient and speed up the recovery process.
To cure diarrhea in children, you need to fill a lack of fluid in the body, which could appear as a result of a prolonged illness. Therefore, it is very important to take special medications that help to eliminate dehydration.
In case of a viral intestinal infection, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs should be used, which help to get rid of symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, and fever.
Admission of such drugs as activated charcoal, Linex, various antihistamines, antibiotic preparations, and vitamins and minerals will help to remove toxic substances from the body and get rid of diarrhea and vomiting. Their dosage and the period of admission in the treatment complex is determined by the doctor.