Sharing the reasons why IV fluid therapy is necessary during gastroenteritis!

If you get gastroenteritis multiple times, it can become chronic. If it is not severe, it can be treated with oral medication and fasting. However, if dehydration symptoms and electrolyte imbalance occur, intravenous fluid therapy is absolutely necessary.

First. When is fluid therapy administered during enteritis?

Having diarrhea once or twice is usually managed at home and people don't often go to the hospital. However, those who have experienced gastroenteritis once will immediately realize. If severe abdominal pain occurs along with diarrhea that doesn't end after a couple of times and persists multiple times, the whole body feels weak and movement becomes difficult. Therefore, if you go to the hospital right away, depending on the symptoms, mild cases are treated with oral medication and fasting. However, if diarrhea continues multiple times and fasting lasts a long time, blood tests are performed to check electrolyte levels such as sodium and potassium, followed by infusion therapy.

Second. Why is IV fluid therapy necessary during enteritis?

During symptoms of enteritis such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can occur, which can be extremely dangerous for the elderly, children, and those with weakened immune systems. Therefore, fluid therapy is necessary.

Third. What is the aftercare method following IV fluid therapy?

After receiving IV therapy at the hospital and returning home, I follow the doctor's instructions regarding fasting periods and water electrolyte drink intake. When symptoms improve, I progress to consuming thin rice porridge and rice gruel. However, if symptoms do not improve after IV therapy, I need to revisit the hospital for additional IV treatment. At my worst, I visited the hospital three consecutive days for IV therapy.

Fourth. What is my personal care method after enteritis?

Avoid high-fat, spicy, salty foods, caffeine, and dairy products that can irritate the intestines for the time being. Additionally, to restore intestinal balance and strengthen the immune system, consistently take probiotics containing beneficial gut bacteria.