{"id":42433,"date":"2024-12-18T12:54:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/treating-tummy-bug-at-home-20241217-4\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T05:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:34:10","slug":"treating-tummy-bug-at-home-20241217-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/treating-tummy-bug-at-home-20241217-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Stomach bugs in summer: Tips to manage and prevent gastroenteritis in children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Stomach bugs, also known as stomach flu or gastroenteritis, are especially common in summer months and frequently affect children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caring for a child with such an illness can be daunting for parents; however, South Africa\u2019s first national courier pharmacy offers some pointers for managing the symptoms effectively at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGastroenteritis is caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites infecting the stomach or intestines leading to inflammation,\u201d said pharmacist Werner Berg of Medipost Pharmacy. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMany of the germs that cause gastroenteritis spread easily. Touching food or the mouth after handling something that\u2019s contaminated is a common route of transmission. Close contact and sharing food or drinks with someone infected, even if they aren\u2019t feeling sick, can also spread bacteria and certain viruses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assessing-the-severity\">Assessing the severity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlthough the symptoms of pain, mild fever, nausea and diarrhoea can often be treated at home,\u201d Berg said, \u201cparents should consult their family doctor or the emergency department if the child is unable to take fluids for several hours, is urinating less often at intervals of more than six to eight hours or has signs of dehydration such as crying without tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlso, if the child is very sleepy or less alert, seek medical attention immediately. If vomiting continues for more than 24 hours or diarrhoea does not improve after several days, it is important to see the doctor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-managing-over-the-counter\">Managing over-the-counter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In less severe cases, however, the symptoms can often be managed at home with non-prescription medication in consultation with your pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For diarrhoea: Use loperamide 1 mg syrup. Administer a dosage of 5 ml (one medicine measure) per 12,5 kg of the child\u2019s body weight after each loose stool, up to three times a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For nausea and vomiting: Medication containing cyclizine in syrup form can be administered to the child in 5 ml doses every eight hours as needed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always check the package insert and never exceed the recommended dosage. When not in use, store out of reach of children in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf there is no relief from the symptoms after using these two medications, it is essential to consult your child\u2019s doctor or take the child to an emergency department for medical assessment,\u201d Berg advised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf your child is also in pain or has a fever, you can manage these with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, although ibuprofen is not suitable for children under 6 months old. Children and teens should not have aspirin as it may cause Reye Syndrome, a rare but serious swelling of the liver and brain following a viral infection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beware-of-dehydration\">Beware of dehydration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of fluid is lost from having an upset stomach and vomiting, and this can lead to dehydration, which can be potentially dangerous, warned Berg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEncourage the child to drink fluids. Mild dehydration can be treated with an oral rehydration solution to replace lost electrolytes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a rehydration solution, use 1 litre of water, preferably previously boiled and cooled to lukewarm, and mix in seven teaspoons of sugar and one teaspoon of salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGive your child an oral electrolyte solution as often as possible. If your child has difficulty holding it down, start with small sips, so the child is consuming about one to two teaspoons every few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA dehydration solution is preferable to drinking plain water, full-strength juice or sports drinks, which lack the right amount of nutrients needed. Older children can have frozen electrolyte popsicles, which may be more appetising when feeling nauseous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBabies can continue to breastfeed or take formula, as long as they are not vomiting excessively.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prevention-better-than-cure\">Prevention better than cure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent stomach flu illnesses is to stop the germs from spreading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEveryone in the family must be taught to wash their hands well and often, for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, especially before eating or handling food, and after going to the bathroom,\u201d Berg says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKeep your child at home from school or day care if they have gastroenteritis symptoms, as it is contagious. Regularly clean doorknobs and frequently touched surfaces to reduce the chances of illness spreading within the household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn children, viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis, with rotavirus being a frequent culprit. 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