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Antibiotic-associated diarrheaAAntibiotic-associated diarrheaAntibiotic-associated diarrheaEnglishGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/Colon;RectumStomach;Small intestine;Large intestine;Rectum;AnusConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2023-08-30T04:00:00Z10.300000000000042.8000000000000589.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options. </p><h2>What is antibiotic-associated diarrhea?</h2> <p>One in five children who take antibiotics will develop <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a>. It is more common in children aged under two years and can occur with any type of antibiotic.</p> <p>For most children, antibiotic-associated diarrhea is mild.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Diarrhea is common in children taking antibiotics. In most cases, it is mild.</li><li>Children with mild diarrhea should finish their antibiotics.</li><li>Make sure your child is drinking enough fluids to stay hydrated.</li><li>Do not give your child any probiotics or medicines unless your child's health-care provider recommends them.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2> <p>If a child has antibiotic-associated diarrhea, they will have loose or watery stools while taking antibiotics. Most times, the diarrhea lasts between one and seven days.</p> <p>Diarrhea usually begins between the second and eighth day of taking an antibiotic. Sometimes, however, it can last from the first day of antibiotics until a few weeks after your child finishes them.</p><h2>Causes of antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2> <p>Inside the intestines are millions of <a href="/Article?contentid=1469&language=English">tiny bacteria </a>that help digest food. When antibiotics kill harmful bacteria that cause infection, they also kill these “good” bacteria. These bacteria cause diarrhea when they die and start growing again in the intestines.</p><h2>Give probiotics or medicines only if your doctor recommends them</h2><h3>Probiotics</h3><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=1990&language=English">Probiotics</a> are supplements with “healthy” bacteria. Studies are looking into whether probiotics can prevent or treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea. So far, this research has shown benefits in using specific types of probiotics but not others. The types of probiotics available for supplementation commercially may not be the same types that have been shown to be beneficial in research studies.</p><p>You may give your child foods that contain probiotics, such as yogurt, but ask your child's health-care provider before giving any probiotic supplements.</p><h3>Medicines</h3><p>Do not give your child anti-diarrheal medicines such as loperamide unless your doctor tells you to. These medicines can make intestinal inflammation worse.</p><h2>Complications of antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2><p>One of the main complications of antibiotic-associated diarrhea is <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>. This is more likely to occur in babies less than 12 months old. If your child loses a lot of fluids, make sure they drink enough to replace them.</p><p>Although rare, another complication of antibiotic use is inflammation (pain or swelling) of the large intestine. Signs of inflammation include:</p><ul><li>severe diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a></li><li>stomach pain</li><li>extreme weakness<br></li></ul><h2>When to see a health-care provider for antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2><p>Call your child’s regular health-care provider right away if your child:</p><ul><li>has severe diarrhea</li><li>has a new fever</li><li>has blood in the stool</li><li>is very tired and not drinking</li><li>is showing signs of dehydration, such as less urine, crankiness, fatigue and dry mouth</li></ul><p>If the diarrhea is severe, your child may need to change the antibiotic.</p><p>Take your child to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if they:</p><ul><li>have severe pain</li><li>have a lot of blood in the stool<br></li></ul>
الاسهال المرتبط بالمضادات الحيويةاالاسهال المرتبط بالمضادات الحيويةAntibiotic-Associated DiarrheaArabicGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/Colon;RectumStomach;Small intestine;Large intestine;Rectum;AnusConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z10.0000000000000695.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>اكتشف ما هو الاسهال المرتبط بالمضادات الحيوية واقرأ عن علامات وأعراض الاسهال. احصل على معلومات عن أسباب وعلاج الاسهال عند الأطفال هنا.</p>
抗生素相关腹泻抗生素相关腹泻Antibiotic-associated diarrheaChineseSimplifiedGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/Colon;RectumStomach;Small intestine;Large intestine;Rectum;AnusConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z010.0000000000000695.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>许多抗生素都会导致腹泻。了解抗生素相关腹泻,包括病因和治疗方法。</p>
抗生素相關腹瀉抗生素相關腹瀉Antibiotic-Associated DiarrheaChineseTraditionalGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/Colon;RectumStomach;Small intestine;Large intestine;Rectum;AnusConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z010.0000000000000695.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>了解抗生素相關性腹瀉的致病原因,及其治療方法,避免並發症。</p>
Diarrhée due au traitement antibiotiqueDDiarrhée due au traitement antibiotiqueAntibiotic-associated diarrheaFrenchGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/Colon;RectumStomach;Small intestine;Large intestine;Rectum;AnusConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2015-01-14T05:00:00Z9.0000000000000050.0000000000000562.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>De nombreux antibiotiques causent la diarrhée. Apprenez-en davantage sur la diarrhée consécutive à un traitement antibiotique ainsi que sur les causes et les options de traitement. </p><h2>Qu’est-ce que la diarrhée due à un traitement antibiotique?</h2> <p>Environ 1 enfant sur 5 qui prend des antibiotiques souffre de diarrhée, et ce, quelque soit le type d'antibiotique. La diarrhée consécutive à un traitement antibiotique est moins courante chez les enfants de 2 ans et plus.</p> <p>Chez la plupart des enfants, cette diarrhée est bénigne. En général, elle ne nuit pas à la santé à moins que votre enfant ne soit déshydraté. Assurez-vous que votre enfant boit suffisamment de liquides. Les signes de <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=French">déshydratation</a> comprennent une réduction de l'urine, l'irritabilité, la fatigue et la sécheresse buccale. Un enfant heureux et enjoué est un signe de bonne hydratation.</p> <p>Demandez des soins médicaux pour votre enfant s'il perd une grande quantité de liquide dans ses selles ou s'il affiche des signes de déshydratation.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>La diarrhée est courante chez les enfants qui prennent des antibiotiques. Dans la plupart des cas, elle est bénigne. </li> <li>Les enfants qui souffrent d’une légère diarrhée devrait finir leur traitement antibiotique tel que prescrit. </li> <li>Assurez-vous que votre enfant boit suffisamment de liquide afin de demeurer hydraté.</li></ul><h2>Signes et symptômes associés à la diarrhée consécutive à un traitement antibiotique </h2> <p>Les selles d’un enfant qui souffre de diarrhée due à un traitement antibiotique seront molles ou aqueuses tant qu'il prend des antibiotiques. La diarrhée dure habituellement 1 à 7 jours.</p> <p>Habituellement, la diarrhée commence entre le 2e et 8e jour après le début des antibiotiques, mais peut également débuter à tout moment à partir de la journée où les premiers antibiotiques sont administrés et durer pendant quelques semaines après la fin des antibiotiques.</p><h2>Causes de la diarrhée due à un traitement antibiotique</h2> <p>Nos intestins sont remplis de millions de petites bactéries qui nous aident à digérer les aliments. Lorsqu'on utilise des antibiotiques pour se débarrasser de bactéries nuisibles qui causent des infections, ils éliminent également ces « <a href="/Article?contentid=1469&language=French">bonnes » bactéries</a>. Le processus d’élimination et de remplacement de ces bactéries dans les intestins engendre la diarrhée.</p><h3>Administration de probiotiques supervisée par un médecin</h3> <p>Les probiotiques sont des suppléments qui contiennent de « bonnes » bactéries. On effectue présentement des recherches pour déterminer si les probiotiques peuvent prévenir ou traiter la diarrhée consécutive à un traitement antibiotique. Cependant, ces recherches n’ont pas encore démontré qu'il est avantageux de les utiliser. Parlez avec votre médecin avant de donner des probiotiques à votre enfant. Cependant, vous pouvez donner à votre enfant du yogourt ou des aliments qui contiennent des probiotiques.</p> <p>N'administrez pas des médicaments à moins que votre médecin vous ait recommandé de le faire</p> <p>Ne donnez PAS de médicaments contre la diarrhée à votre enfant, comme la lopéramide (Imodium), à moins que votre médecin ne vous recommande le faire. Ces médicaments peuvent aggraver l'inflammation intestinale.</p><h2>Complications associées à la diarrhée due à un traitement antibiotique</h2><p>La déshydratation, telle que décrite plus haut, peut s’avérer dangereuse. Les bébés de moins de 1 an sont plus susceptibles de souffrir de déshydratation. Assurez-vous que votre enfant boive suffisamment de liquides pour remplacer ceux qu'il perd. Surveillez votre enfant pour détecter les signes de déshydratation, lesquels comprennent une réduction de l'urine, l'irritabilité, la fatigue et la sécheresse buccale. </p><p>Rarement, les enfants à qui l'on donne des antibiotiques peuvent souffrir d'une inflammation du gros intestin. Cela engendre :</p><ul><li> une diarrhée aiguë qui pourrait contenir du sang ou du mucus;</li><li> de la <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=French">fièvre</a>;</li><li> des douleurs abdominales; </li><li> une extrême faiblesse. <br></li></ul><h2>À quel moment faut-il obtenir de laide médicale?</h2> <h3>Téléphonez immédiatement à votre médecin habituel si votre enfant :</h3> <ul> <li> souffre de diarrhée aiguë;</li> <li> a de la fièvre;</li> <li> a du sang dans ses selles;</li> <li> est très fatigué et ne boit pas;</li> <li> affiche des signes de déshydratation, comme une réduction de l’urine, l’irritabilité, la fatigue et la sécheresse buccale.</li></ul> <p>Si la diarrhée est aiguë, il pourrait être nécessaire de changer la prescription dantibiotiques.</p> <h3>Rendez-vous à la salle d’urgence la plus proche, ou téléphonez au 911 si votre enfant :</h3> <ul> <li> éprouve beaucoup de douleur;</li> <li> a beaucoup de sang dans ses selles;</li> <li> semble de plus en plus malade.</li></ul>
A diarreia associada a antibióticosAA diarreia associada a antibióticosAntibiotic-Associated DiarrheaPortugueseNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z58.00000000000008.00000000000000631.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Muitos antibióticos causam diarreia. Informe-se sobre a diarreia associada a antibióticos, as suas causas e opções de tratamento.</p>
ਰੋਗਾਣੂਨਾਸ਼ਕ (ਐਂਟੀਬਾਇਔਟਿਕ) ਨਾਲ ਲੱਗਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਸਤਰੋਗਾਣੂਨਾਸ਼ਕ (ਐਂਟੀਬਾਇਔਟਿਕ) ਨਾਲ ਲੱਗਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਸਤAntibiotic-Associated DiarrheaPunjabiNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z631.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ਕਈ ਰੋਗਾਣੁਨਾਸ਼ਕ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਦਸਤ ਲੱਗ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਰੋਗਾਣੂਨਾਸ਼ਕਾ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਦਸਤਾਂ, ਸਮੇਤ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਲਾਜ ਬਦਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਬਾਰੇ ਸਿੱਖੋ।</p>
Diarrea asociada a antibióticosDDiarrea asociada a antibióticosAntibiotic-Associated DiarrheaSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z010.0000000000000695.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Infórmese sobre la diarrea asociada a antibióticos, incluyendo sus causas y también los síntomas de la diarrea como la deshidratación.</p>
அன்டிபையோடிக்- தொடர்பான வயிற்றோட்டம்அன்டிபையோடிக்- தொடர்பான வயிற்றோட்டம்Antibiotic-Associated DiarrheaTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z010.0000000000000695.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>பல ஆண்டிபையோடிக்குகள் வயிற்றோட்டம் ஏற்பட காரணமாகிறது ஏனெனில் அவை குடலை எரிச்சல் படுத்துகின்றன. காரணங்கள் மற்றும் சிகிச்சை முறைகள் அடங்கிய ஆண்டிபையோடிக்-தொடர்பான வயிற்றோட்டத்தைப் பற்றி தெரிந்து கொள்ளுங்கள்.</p>
اینٹی بائیوٹک سے منسوب پیچشااینٹی بائیوٹک سے منسوب پیچشAntibiotic-Associated DiarrheaUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-16T04:00:00Z010.0000000000000695.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Zمتعدد انٹی بایوٹکس ڈائریا پیدا کرتے ہیں کیونکہ وہ پاخانے میں تحریک کا باعث بنتے ہیں۔ انٹی بایوٹک سے متعلق ڈائریا، بشمول اس کی وجوہات اور علاج کے اختیارات کے بارے میں معلوم کریں۔

 

 

 

 

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea820.000000000000Antibiotic-associated diarrheaAntibiotic-associated diarrheaAEnglishGastrointestinalChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/Colon;RectumStomach;Small intestine;Large intestine;Rectum;AnusConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2023-08-30T04:00:00Z10.300000000000042.8000000000000589.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options. </p><h2>What is antibiotic-associated diarrhea?</h2> <p>One in five children who take antibiotics will develop <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a>. It is more common in children aged under two years and can occur with any type of antibiotic.</p> <p>For most children, antibiotic-associated diarrhea is mild.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Diarrhea is common in children taking antibiotics. In most cases, it is mild.</li><li>Children with mild diarrhea should finish their antibiotics.</li><li>Make sure your child is drinking enough fluids to stay hydrated.</li><li>Do not give your child any probiotics or medicines unless your child's health-care provider recommends them.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2> <p>If a child has antibiotic-associated diarrhea, they will have loose or watery stools while taking antibiotics. Most times, the diarrhea lasts between one and seven days.</p> <p>Diarrhea usually begins between the second and eighth day of taking an antibiotic. Sometimes, however, it can last from the first day of antibiotics until a few weeks after your child finishes them.</p><h2>Causes of antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2> <p>Inside the intestines are millions of <a href="/Article?contentid=1469&language=English">tiny bacteria </a>that help digest food. When antibiotics kill harmful bacteria that cause infection, they also kill these “good” bacteria. These bacteria cause diarrhea when they die and start growing again in the intestines.</p><h2>Give probiotics or medicines only if your doctor recommends them</h2><h3>Probiotics</h3><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=1990&language=English">Probiotics</a> are supplements with “healthy” bacteria. Studies are looking into whether probiotics can prevent or treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea. So far, this research has shown benefits in using specific types of probiotics but not others. The types of probiotics available for supplementation commercially may not be the same types that have been shown to be beneficial in research studies.</p><p>You may give your child foods that contain probiotics, such as yogurt, but ask your child's health-care provider before giving any probiotic supplements.</p><h3>Medicines</h3><p>Do not give your child anti-diarrheal medicines such as loperamide unless your doctor tells you to. These medicines can make intestinal inflammation worse.</p><h2>Complications of antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2><p>One of the main complications of antibiotic-associated diarrhea is <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>. This is more likely to occur in babies less than 12 months old. If your child loses a lot of fluids, make sure they drink enough to replace them.</p><p>Although rare, another complication of antibiotic use is inflammation (pain or swelling) of the large intestine. Signs of inflammation include:</p><ul><li>severe diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a></li><li>stomach pain</li><li>extreme weakness<br></li></ul><h2>How to care for a child with antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2><h3>Continue the antibiotics</h3><p>If your child’s diarrhea is mild and your child is otherwise well, continue the antibiotics and care for your child at home.</p><h3>Keep your child hydrated</h3><p>Offer your child water often. Do not give fruit juice or soft drinks, as they can make diarrhea worse.</p><h3>Treat diaper rash</h3><p>If diarrhea causes a <a href="/Article?contentid=26&language=English">rash</a> around your child’s anus or diaper area:</p><ul><li>wash the area gently with water</li><li>pat it dry</li><li>cover the area with a layer of petroleum jelly, zinc-based cream or other diaper rash cream<br></li></ul><h2>When to see a health-care provider for antibiotic-associated diarrhea</h2><p>Call your child’s regular health-care provider right away if your child:</p><ul><li>has severe diarrhea</li><li>has a new fever</li><li>has blood in the stool</li><li>is very tired and not drinking</li><li>is showing signs of dehydration, such as less urine, crankiness, fatigue and dry mouth</li></ul><p>If the diarrhea is severe, your child may need to change the antibiotic.</p><p>Take your child to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if they:</p><ul><li>have severe pain</li><li>have a lot of blood in the stool<br></li></ul><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/antibiotic-associated_diarrhea.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/antibiotic-associated_diarrhea.jpgAntibiotic-associated diarrheaFalse

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