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Salmonella Enterocolitis
Alternate Names : Salmonellosis
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Treatment
The objective of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes (salt and minerals) lost by diarrhea. (Antidiarrheal medications are generally not given because they may prolong the infectious process.)
Self care measures to avoid dehydration include drinking electrolyte solutions to replace fluids lost by diarrhea -- these are available without a prescription. Antibiotic therapy may be indicated for those with severe symptoms.
People with diarrhea who are unable to take oral (by mouth) fluids due to nausea may need medical attention and intravenous fluids, especially small children. Fever and aches can be treated with acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
People taking diuretics need to be cautious with diarrhea, and may need to stop taking the diuretic during the acute episode as directed by the health care provider.
Dietary modifications during diarrhea may be helpful: restrict milk products; and give bananas, rice, apples, and toast (BRAT diet). Infants should continue to breastfeed and receive electrolyte replacement solutions as directed by your health care provider.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dehydration
• Meningitis
• Septicemia
• Viral Gastroenteritis
Tests & Exams
• Fecal Culture
Other Topics
• Acute
• Electrolytes
• Intravenous
• Muscle Aches
• Urine Output - Decreased
Review Date : 11/18/2003
Reviewed By : D. Scott Smith, MD, MSc, DTM&H, Infectious Diseases Division and Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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