Unhygienic eating habits and overindulgence in the summer can easily lead to diarrhea. The direct manifestation of diarrhea is a churning stomach and uncontrollable, violent bowel movements, which are extremely painful. In addition to medication, proper home care is even more important, as it can alleviate the discomfort of diarrhea and help speed up recovery.
Patients with diarrhea should usually pay attention to the following points:
1. Record the patient's condition before going to the hospital. Detailed records should be made of the characteristics, color, frequency of bowel movements, presence of pus or blood, and whether there is abdominal pain during defecation to help doctors with continued diagnosis and treatment. If it is the patient's first time visiting the hospital, a stool sample should be kept and handed over to medical staff for testing so that the doctor can prescribe the right medication.
2. Pay attention to the dietary care of the diarrhea patient. The general principle is to eat nutritious, easily digestible, and low-fat foods, such as semi-liquid foods like congee and soupy noodles, to allow the patient's gastrointestinal tract to rest. Avoid irritating and cold foods to prevent加重 the burden on the stomach and intestines.
3. Pay attention to rest and warmth. Patients with diarrhea should stay in bed to reduce physical exertion and the frequency of intestinal peristalsis. Additionally, the patient's abdomen should be kept warm, as catching a cold can worsen the condition.
4. Drink plenty of water during treatment. It is best to drink oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
5. Pay attention to anal care. For patients with frequent diarrhea, anal care is important. After a bowel movement, use highly absorbent soft paper to wipe, followed by a clean warm towel. If the patient's anus is red, a small amount of antibiotic ointment can be applied.
6. Maintain good home hygiene. Properly manage the patient's feces. Utensils, toiletries, and bedding used by the patient should be disinfected to prevent the spread and epidemic of the disease within the family.
7. Pay attention to medication safety. Some patients immediately use anti-diarrheal medication after developing diarrhea, which is not a scientific approach. There are many types of diarrhea, and one must use the right medicine for the specific condition; otherwise, side effects may occur. If diarrhea is frequent, lasts for a long time, and dehydration symptoms appear, anti-diarrheal agents can be used as appropriate.