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the new World: Stomach flu in children: It is very important to pay attention to the diet of children during the summer season. Meanwhile, the problem of dehydration increases in children due to lack of water. In such a situation, children should not only drink plenty of water, but care should also be taken that children do not drink contaminated water, as this can increase the risk of stomach flu in children.
When children have stomach flu, they start complaining of vomiting and diarrhea as well as stomach pain. If these things are not taken care of, this problem can increase further in children. Let's know about senior pediatrician Dr. Ajit Kumar what are the symptoms of stomach flu and what can be done to avoid it.
Due to these reasons, children can get stomach infection
viral infection
Rotavirus and norovirus infect children through contaminated water and food. Both these viruses can cause stomach flu in children. While rotavirus can cause stomach flu in children, norovirus can cause this problem in adults.
contaminated water and food
Only clean and pure water should be drunk in summer. Meanwhile, drinking contaminated water outside can cause stomach flu. Along with this, contaminated food and fried food outside can also increase stomach problems.
How to prevent stomach flu
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- Wash children's hands before eating and develop this habit in them.
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- Half cooked food should be avoided.
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- Children should drink boiled and filtered water.
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- When children come home from playing, wash their hands and feet.
These are the symptoms of stomach flu
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- Diarrhea and vomiting
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- Children do not feel hungry when they have stomach flu.
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- Mild pain in the stomach
- Fatigue and mild fever are also symptoms of stomach flu in children.