• Most cases are due to Virus.
• Diarrhoea usually clears up with supportive treatment in a few days.
• Aim to get over Dehydration ( Dry Eyes/ Dry mouth/ Dry Nappies/ No urine) with early introduction of fluids.

SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT

• Give small, frequent sips of Oral Rehydration Solution irrespective of Diarrhoea/ Vomiting.
• In babies- continue Breastfeeding.
•  Avoid Fresh Fruit juice/ fizzy drinks instead try- Coconut water/ Buttermilk/ Curds/ Lime Juice ( add pinch of table salt)

FEEDS

• Give children solid food as soon as they feel like eating.
• Get over the dehydration before reinforcing solids.
• Give small, light meals sprinkled with Table salt (potatoes, rice, bananas, soup, and boiled vegetables).

MEDICATION

• If Fever- -consider Paracetamol
• Most Episodes DO NOT need Antibiotics. Antibiotics can occasionally cause more harm.
• Antibiotics recommended only if
  • Specific type of bacteria has been identified as the cause
  • Blood in stool.
  • Cholera

SEE DOCTOR IN

• Severe dehydration
• No improvement in 2 days
• Blood in stool
• Severe lethargy/ Unable to feed
• Long lasting diarrhoea with weight loss.
• Tummy bloating

• ROTA virus immunisation in first 8 weeks of life
• Wash hands before feed