The problematic teething diarrhea is pain for both mother and child . There are various problems that parents have to face as their child grows up. Each stage is eventful. With the commencement of teething starts the new trouble of diarrhea. also toddlers vomiting. However, doctors are of the opinion that there is no connection between the two.
Parents are often upset when their baby has loose stool at the time of teething. It is assumed that since the immunity level of children gained in the womb of the mother drops gradually, the teething period creates problems with digestion. It is also logical to think that since the child develops an urge to bite all kinds of things he puts a lot of germs into his mouth and this causes diarrhea and toddlers vomiting.
Teething in babies has various fall outs. The teething age varies. It starts sometime during the fifth month but for some it can be as late as the tenth month too. It is during this time that babies salivate more and stool passes out more quickly .The saliva works in diluting the food and digests the food taken by the baby and adds acid to it. The enzymes in the stool often hurt the soft skin of the baby and rashes appear. Do take extra care that there is no baby food contamination during this phase.
The best treatment of this problem is change of food items. It is wiser to switch over to bananas, rice, potatoes. These will improve the quality of stool. Remember to avoid pears, prunes or apricots. Don’t forget to add blue berries and bilberries to your child’s diet as these are time tested remedies for baby diarrhea. Take care while feeding baby.
Infant teething can be remedied with the help of homeopathic medicine. Do not try out any medicine of your own. Take the doctors advice and administer the medicine according to his instructions.
Chamomile is an inevitable cure for baby diarrhea. It can be boiled with tea and offered to the child in the feeding bottle. Chamomile is well known for its calming effect and is very beneficial for babies who are irritable and suffering from discomfort. However, it is definitely not to be given to babies who have had hay fever.
Infant vomiting, most mothers think is a sure sign of teething diarrhea but it may not be so. Make sure that the doctor identifies the disease. Many a times a viral infection can also lead to diarrhea and vomiting. Instead of assuming the wrong disease it is definitely wiser to check up before the medicine is given to your baby.
Wrong medicine will not only take longer to cure but may also aggravate the sickness to something more serious. Though experts believe that babies undergo stress during the teething period and they become vulnerable and susceptible to ailments, it is always wise to have a doctor’s opinion before the treatment is started.
Whenever i have diarrhea, i just take some Diatabs or Imodium tablets and it gives me some relief after a few minutes..`.