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Evaluation of treatment in acute gastroenteritis: A comparative study
Gulsen Yalcin1, Fatma Demirbas2, Fatma Bacalan3
1Department of Pediatric Emergency.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 20, 2023
Summary
The combination of probiotics and zinc significantly speeds up recovery from acute gastroenteritis in children. This combined therapy is more effective than dietary changes, zinc alone, or probiotics alone for treating childhood gastroenteritis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Acute gastroenteritis is a common childhood illness.
- Treatment options include dietary recommendations, zinc supplementation, and probiotics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of dietary recommendations, zinc, probiotics, and their combination in treating acute gastroenteritis in children.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 132 infants with acute gastroenteritis.
- Participants were divided into four groups: diet only, probiotics only, zinc only, and probiotics with zinc.
Main Results:
- The group receiving both probiotics and zinc showed a statistically significant reduction in the duration of diarrhea (43.5 hours) compared to other groups.
- Diet alone resulted in the longest duration of diarrhea (84.5 hours).
Conclusions:
- Combined probiotic and zinc therapy is significantly more effective in treating acute gastroenteritis in children.
- This combination therapy offers a superior treatment approach for childhood acute gastroenteritis.
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