In some cases, Henoch-Schonlein purpura can cause severe bloody stools, in which case the doctor may recommend fasting and dehydration for several days. This measure is not simply to restrict dietary intake, but is based on the understanding of the condition and the need for **.
When a child has severe bloody stools, peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract increases significantly. This peristalsis can worsen bleeding spots on the intestinal wall, hinder the healing process, or even cause bleeding to worsen. Therefore, fasting and water fasting measures are aimed at reducing gastrointestinal motility and reducing the degree of damage to bleeding points, which is conducive to healing and symptom relief.
During fasting, your child will not be able to eat or drink, but doctors will give the necessary fluids to maintain the water, electrolytes, energy, and nutrients needed for life. This method can not only maintain the basic needs of the body, but also deliver the drugs needed for purpura, which helps to control the disease and promote.
During this time, the doctor will closely monitor your child's condition and vital signs to ensure that the patient is safe during the period of fasting and water. It also requires the cooperation of parents and patients, strictly following the doctor's instructions, and ensuring that they do not eat or drink without the guidance of the doctor to avoid increasing the risk of bleeding.
It is important to note that fasting and water fasting is only one of the best measures in certain circumstances, and not all children with purpura need for such restrictions. This is usually considered only when there are serious complications of purpura, especially severe bleeding.
Therefore, for children with purpura who need to fast and water, this is a strategy based on the doctor's condition assessment, with the aim of reducing the impact of gastrointestinal peristalsis on bleeding points and promoting the healing of bleeding points. The infusion during this period not only maintains the basic survival needs of the child, but also provides necessary support for disease control and **. However, fasting and water fasting is only one part of the equation, and other measures and monitoring remain critical, and the exact duration and mode of fasting should be determined by the physician on a case-by-case basis.