DIARRHEA PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Recommendations to reduce subsequent episodes of diarrhea, malnutrition, and delays in physical and mental development.
Exclusive breastfeeding until age 6 months
Continued breastfeeding with complementary foods until 2 years of age.
Complementary feeding may be considered in younger infants if growth is inadequate.
Consumption of safe food and water.
Water brought to a rolling boil for at least 5 min is optimal for preparing food and drinks for young children.
Hand Washing after defecating, disposing of a child's stool, and before preparing meals.
Latrines should be located more than 10 meters and downhill from drinking water sources.

ONCE DIARRHEA SETS IN START GIVING WATER AS ORS /RICE WATER /PLAIN SUGAR AND SALT SOLUTION TO REPLACE WATER LOSS AND PREVENT FATAL DEHYDRATION.AFTER EVERY LOOSE MOTION GIVE 250 ML OF ORS /RICE GRUEL.SUGAR-SALT SOLUTION.