Symptoms of newborn enteritis

Written by Hu Qi Feng
Pediatrics
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Neonatal enteritis can present with diarrhea and bloody stools, initially as watery stools, and in severe cases, may appear as bloody stools, resembling fresh blood, jam-like consistency, and black feces. The affected infants often exhibit vomiting, with the vomitus appearing coffee-colored or containing bile. Neonatal enteritis can also present with abdominal distension, or reduced bowel sounds, initially characterized by delayed gastric emptying and gastric retention, followed by abdominal bloating. In severe cases, the abdomen may become drum-like with diminished or even absent bowel sounds. Enteritis may also be accompanied by systemic symptoms, often presenting as poor responsiveness, lethargy, refusal to eat, and in severe cases, pale or grayish complexion, cold limbs, shock, acidosis, and worsening jaundice.

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Written by Jiang Guo Ming
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How to alleviate enteritis.

Enteritis can be divided into acute gastroenteritis and chronic enteritis. Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by exposure to cold or improper diet, characterized by sudden onset, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and sometimes accompanied by vomiting and fever. In this case, treatment measures should be taken according to the specific cause, such as anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiemetic, spasmolytic analgesics, and hydration, etc. If it is chronic enteritis, treatment plans should be determined based on the specific symptoms. Generally, measures such as anti-inflammatory, analgesics can be appropriately combined with drugs that regulate gastrointestinal function, and probiotics are also helpful. If it is inflammatory bowel disease, which belongs to an immune system disease, immunotherapy should be adopted. (The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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How many days can acute enteritis be cured?

Acute gastroenteritis is primarily characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting, and sometimes accompanied by fever. It is mainly caused by exposure to cold or unhygienic food consumption. Gastroenteritis caused by exposure to cold, also known as a "stomach cold," generally follows a natural course of about a week and can be fully cured with symptomatic treatment. Infectious diarrhea caused by bacterial infections should be comprehensively assessed based on specific symptoms and the severity of the disease. For general cases of enteritis, recovery can usually occur within a day or two, or two to three days after administering antibiotics orally or intravenously. Bacterial dysentery, however, typically presents with more severe symptoms and requires a longer treatment period, generally needing at least a week or even longer. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can you drink alcohol with enteritis?

Can patients with enteritis drink alcohol? Patients with acute enteritis must abstain from alcohol during the illness. For those with chronic enteritis, it is also advisable to control their alcohol consumption, trying to drink less or even not at all. This is because alcohol can easily irritate the gastrointestinal tract, damage the mucous membrane of the gut, and further affect the digestive and absorption functions of the stomach and intestines. This can exacerbate the condition of enteritis and pose greater risks to health. Additionally, it is also important to avoid other spicy and irritating foods, as well as cold, hard substances. Drinking less strong tea and consuming more bland, warm, and soft foods can help with digestion.

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Symptoms of newborn enteritis

Neonatal enteritis can present with diarrhea and bloody stools, initially as watery stools, and in severe cases, may appear as bloody stools, resembling fresh blood, jam-like consistency, and black feces. The affected infants often exhibit vomiting, with the vomitus appearing coffee-colored or containing bile. Neonatal enteritis can also present with abdominal distension, or reduced bowel sounds, initially characterized by delayed gastric emptying and gastric retention, followed by abdominal bloating. In severe cases, the abdomen may become drum-like with diminished or even absent bowel sounds. Enteritis may also be accompanied by systemic symptoms, often presenting as poor responsiveness, lethargy, refusal to eat, and in severe cases, pale or grayish complexion, cold limbs, shock, acidosis, and worsening jaundice.

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What should pregnant women do if they have enteritis?

If a pregnant woman experiences enteritis during pregnancy, the treatment method should be determined based on the severity of the condition. If the symptoms of intestinal inflammation are not particularly noticeable at present, it is advisable to treat with dietary measures. First and foremost, one should eat smaller, more frequent meals and drink plenty of water to ensure adequate hydration, and consume easily digestible foods to avoid further irritating the intestines. If the symptoms are more severe, such as frequent diarrhea or dehydration, it is necessary to promptly take oral antidiarrheal and anti-inflammatory medications to treat the symptoms accordingly.