What Is Rotavirus?
7. What Are the Treatment Options?
No medications specifically target rotavirus, but at-home remedies typically do the trick. The main focus of treatment should be avoiding dehydration. With infants, offer small amounts of liquid or allow them to nurse or drink formula more frequently than usual. Give small children broth, water and drinks that replenish electrolytes.
Your child’s diet should consist of bland foods, such as rice, potatoes, toast or saltines. Limit as much sugar intake as possible since it can aggravate diarrhea symptoms. Encourage your child to get a lot of rest so that his or her body can heal faster.
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