Acute Gastroenteritis

Causes:

 Contact with someone who has the virus

 Contaminated food or water
 Unwashed hands after going to the bathroom or changing a diaper
 including viruses, bacteria, bacterial toxins, parasites, particular chemicals and some drugs

so if the baby is breastfed by the mother it is most likely nga mother ang cause sang condition because gna ingest ni baby ang milk or sa food nga
gna take ni baby kay maka kaon na sa for 9 months.

Symptoms of gastroenteritis

Children may not have all symptoms, but in general, gastroenteritis symptoms can include:

 loss of appetite
 bloating
 nausea
 vomiting
 abdominal cramps
 abdominal pain
 diarrhoea
 bloody stools (poo) – in some cases
 pus in stools – in some cases
 generally feeling unwell – including lethargy and body aches.

Babies with Gastroenteritis should maintain fluid intake.

 make sure they drink clear fluids (or breastmilk if your baby is breastfeeding)
 Offer babies a drink every time they vomit.
 Give older children a drink (150–200ml) after every big vomit or bout of diarrhoea.
 Give small amounts of fluids often if your child is vomiting a lot (a mouthful every 15 minutes).

Make sure to prevent dehydration:

Give clear fluids like:

 Water.
 Oral rehydration products available from a pharmacist – follow instructions to make it up.
 Diluted fruit juice (natural) – 1 tablespoon of juice to 4 tablespoons of water.

Importante gd ang fluid intake

Signs of dehydration

Go to your doctor if you notice that your child:

Has a dry mouth and tongue.

Is not passing urine (dry nappies).

Has sunken eyes.

Has cold hands and feet.

Is more sleepy than usual.

Prevention:

 Make sure everyone in the family washes their hands regularly, especially after they use the toilet and before they
eat.
 Wash your child’s hands with warm water and soap after they use the toilet and before and after they eat.
 Wash your hands before you feed and after you change your child’s nappies.
 Clean kitchen tops, toys, toilet seats, nappy change tables and taps to ensure you don’t spread the infection to
others at home.
 Keep your child away from others until 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped. If symptoms persist, visit your
GP.
 Don't allow your child to attend child care or school until 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped.
 Teach your child good hand hygiene
 se separate personal items around your home. Avoid sharing eating utensils, drinking glasses and plates. Use
separate towels in the bathroom.
 Prepare food safely. Wash all your fruits and vegetables before eating them. Clean kitchen surfaces before
preparing food on them. Avoid preparing food if you're sick.
 Keep your distance. Avoid close contact with anyone who has the virus, if possible.
 Avoid touching laundry that may have been exposed to a virus. If someone in your home has viral gastroenteritis,
wear gloves while touching laundry. Wash clothing and bedding in hot water and dry them on the hottest setting.
Wash your hands well after touching laundry.