Acute enterocolitis develops mainly because of malnutrition or taking medications. The most important thing is not to let the disease start, otherwise it will flow into a chronic form.
Exacerbation of enterocolitis is very diverse: from mild, almost no symptoms, to a pronounced, severe local and general type, which can lead to death.
The history of acute enterocolitis often shows that the disease started suddenly, mostly a few hours after the reception of unhealthy food. Also in medical history it is noted that the more time passed before the appearance of the first symptoms of the disease, the harder it will go.
In the early stages of acute enterocolitis, the symptoms begin to appear, which have a rather scarce and masking characteristic, similar to intestinal colic. Therefore, it is very important to carefully monitor the child's condition, and as soon as the first negative signs begin to appear, it is worthwhile to turn to a specialist. If the temperature regime of the body increases along with painful sensations in the abdominal cavity of children, then immediately call an ambulance.
Symptoms of acute enterocolitis in children mainly vary, and depend on the form of pathology, the force of inflammation and its transition to the chronic type. The main symptom is pain, which causes the child to constantly cry and press the knees to the stomach. In the case history, there can be a situation such as a complete rejection of the breast. When the doctor performs palpation, then the focus of soreness in the navel and intestinal tract. It is also possible to increase peristalsis and bloating of the colon cavity cavity.
An increase in the body temperature is a negative sign, indicating that the etiology of the disease is infectious or has joined the secondary pathogenic microflora in the site of inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. In this case, there are such symptoms with exacerbation of enterocolitis, as a general intoxication - weakened muscle tone, capriciousness, the child begins to refuse food. In addition, there is severe weakness and drowsiness.
A characteristic feature is the stool characteristic. With acute enterocolitis, mainly, constipation will alternate with multiple diarrhea. When there is constipation, the feces acquire a rich shade and hardness, up to the point where dense pellets are formed. When diarrhea, then there is a large amount of mucus, the feces are foamy and have a strong putrefactive smell.
Treatment of acute enterocolitis
Various therapeutic regimens are used for the treatment of acute enterocolitis. Infants of different ages undergo infusion therapy for emergency intervention to prevent processes of imbalance in the balance of water and electrolytes. This condition threatens the baby's life.
Etiological treatment for exacerbation will be prescribed, based on bacterial analysis of feces. At it important is the elimination of pathogenic microflora, treatment is carried out only in a hospital with intensive therapeutic procedures for exacerbation - it is required to ensure vital activity of the main organs and systems of the body.
During the therapy, aminoglycosides, cephalosporin antibiotics and sulfonamides are used. The exact scheme of treatment for acute enterocolitis is appointed by the doctor, while it is based on a scatological analysis. When a diet is prescribed for an exacerbation of the disease, vitamin and mineral therapy is simultaneously performed. In addition, a set of measures to eliminate dysbiosis. When a diet is not allowed to use raw water from the tap, an unknown type of berries, mushrooms and other.
In the first day in a diet with acute enterocolitis, only drinking is allowed, and only after that you can observe the menu. Because there is a fear of hospitalization in the department of infectious diseases, many prefer self-treatment. It is worth remembering that with the incorrect treatment of acute enterocolitis, it is possible to translate the disease into a chronic type.
Doctors appoint medications, folk remedies, pro and prebiotics.
The preventive measures include:
- Hygiene compliance.
- Compliance with cooking and storage regulations, especially in warm weather.
In any case, if there is exacerbation of enterocolitis, it is worth immediately contacting a specialist who will tell you what activities should be done.