A child before reaching the age of one year is under close supervision of the district pediatrician. Such control is necessary in order to diagnose a disease in time and to select appropriate treatment.
When analyzing feces in a child, parents can be informed that the clostridium content is increased. Almost half of the newborns can be found.
Clostridia are the bacteria of the Bacillaceae family. Some of its types are capable of causing such diseases as:
- botulism;
- tetanus;
- anaerobic infection;
- putrefactive dyspepsia;
- necrotic enteritis.
But most often clostridia in infants are one of the signs of the development of intestinal dysbiosis .
The norm of clostridia in childhood: not more than 10 in the fourth degree. If the results of the analyzes show a greater value, then this indicates a conditionally pathogenic microflora. In this case, the doctor can raise the question of the development of dysbiosis in a child.
Clostridia in feces in infants: causes
The main reason for the appearance of clostridia in the feces of the baby is the increased protein content in the body. The protein promotes the inhibition of intestinal peristalsis.
Clostridia in the feces of a child: symptoms
The baby may have the following symptoms:
- bloating;
- frequent regurgitation;
- decreased appetite;
- irregular stools (often diarrhea);
- high body temperature (up to 40 degrees);
- sleep disorders.
Clostridia: treatment in children
If you notice that the baby is eating badly, became restless and his chair changed, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis. If the analysis shows an increased content of clostridia, then they should always be treated. In case the child has other signs of dysbacteriosis, described above, the pediatrician can prescribe appropriate treatment, which can be divided into two stages:
- suppression of growth of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. As drugs, the most commonly prescribed are bacteriophages, creos, enterol.
- colonization of the intestinal microflora with beneficial microorganisms: in this case the doctor can prescribe lactulose.
Do not self-medicate, because clostridia can cause a number of serious enough diseases that have a lethal outcome in 30% of cases. A timely diagnosis will allow to assign adequate treatment and reduce the risk of complications to a minimum.