Epstein-Barr virus

Synonym Kissing Disease – Virus EBV Pfeiffer’s disease Infectious Mononucleosis Mononucleosis infectiosaund Monocyteangina An initial infection with the Epstein Barr virus in adolescence or adulthood causes unspecific flu-like symptoms. Patients show an elevated temperature between 38.5° and 39° Celcius, limb and body pain, as well as fatigue and exhaustion. Furthermore, the lymph nodes in the … Epstein-Barr virus

Invagination

Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: intussusception, intestinal invagination English: intussusception Definition Invagination is a telescopic invagination of one section of the intestine into another. It occurs mainly in small children and can be life-threatening in the worst case. In infants and toddlers, intussusception can occur as a result of increased intestinal mobility or in … Invagination

Symptoms of intussusception | Invagination

Symptoms of intussusception Characteristic for an intussusception is the phase-like course of the symptoms. At the beginning, the child often has sudden cramp-like abdominal pain, cries and appears sickly. This is usually followed by a period without symptoms, which is typically interrupted by the child’s sudden shrill screaming in connection with the pulling up of … Symptoms of intussusception | Invagination

After administration of suppositories | Blood in the stool of the baby

After administration of suppositories Even after the administration of suppositories, small bleedings can occur, which are then found on the stool. The reason for this can be small injuries to the sensitive intestinal mucosa, which occur either when the suppository is inserted or when the child tries to squeeze the suppository out again. Through breast … After administration of suppositories | Blood in the stool of the baby

Treatment and therapy | Blood in the stool of the baby

Treatment and therapy The treatment depends on the underlying cause. In the case of small fissures, i.e. cracks in the mucous membrane, a change in diet can help to regulate the baby’s bowel movements to avoid hard stools. In the case of infections of the gastrointestinal tract, symptomatic treatment is the main focus, i.e. sufficient … Treatment and therapy | Blood in the stool of the baby

The gastrointestinal virus

Definition The gastrointestinal virus triggers a gastroenteritis and is characterized by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (diarrhea). In most cases, this is a self-limiting disease, but more severe courses can also occur. Symptoms of a gastrointestinal virus Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach pain Inflated belly Muscle aches Headaches The symptoms caused by a gastrointestinal virus usually appear … The gastrointestinal virus

Nutrition | The gastrointestinal virus

Nutrition Infection of the viruses leads to inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and small intestine (gastroenteritis). For this reason, affected persons should refrain from eating foods that can additionally irritate the stomach. This is what you should eat: In the acute phase, which is characterized by severe vomiting diarrhea, those affected often … Nutrition | The gastrointestinal virus