What are the dangers of children having frequent diarrhea?
1. Diarrhea can cause anemia
Diarrhea can cause digestion and absorption disorders, protein and other hematopoietic raw materials are reduced in the absorption of
. It can cause anemia, causing anemia symptoms such as pale nails, palms, skin, lips, and palpebral conjunctiva, fatigue, dizziness, tinnitus, and lack of concentration.
Even malnutrition edema can occur.
2. Diarrhea can cause malnutrition
The gastrointestinal tract is the only way for the human body to absorb nutrients
When diarrhea occurs, the body's absorption of nutrients is severely hindered
Insufficient energy supply can make people feel dizzy, dry mouth, tired limbs, palpitation, shortness of breath , and even malnutrition
3. Diarrhea can cause vitamin deficiency
Long-term diarrhea can directly affect the body's absorption of vitamins , causing vitamin deficiency.
For example, after long-term diarrhea, some people lack vitamin A, resulting in dry skin and hair. The hair loses its normal luster and moisture, falls off, and causes premature baldness.
Some people will develop glossitis , angular stomatitis , and polyneuritis. This is the result of a lack of vitamin B.
Therefore, if children often have diarrhea, parents should supplement their children with vitamins in a timely manner
4. Diarrhea can reduce the body's resistance
Nutritional malabsorption, anemia and vitamin deficiency caused by diarrhea can weaken the body's resistance to infectious diseases and various infections, making children prone to illness
Inflammation can easily expand Scattered, it can also weaken the ability of tissue regeneration and trauma healing, making it difficult for wounds to heal after injury...
5. Diarrhea can cause electrolyte imbalance in the body
During diarrhea, the body will lose a large amount of water. When the water loss exceeds 5% of the body weight, the body can still compensate.
Once the water loss exceeds 5%, it cannot compensate, resulting in a series of water and electrolyte imbalances and acid-base balance disorders, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting...
Therefore, when children have diarrhea, parents should replenish various types of water in time to prevent body dehydration
