Acute Viral Gastroenteritis

There's often no specific medical treatment for viral gastroenteritis. Antibiotics aren't effective against viruses. Treatment initially consists of self-care measures. To help keep yourself more comfortable and prevent dehydration while you recover, try the following: 1-Let your stomach settle, stop eating solid foods for a few hours. 2-Try sucking on ice chips or taking small sips of water. 3-Get plenty of rest. For infants and children: When your child has an intestinal infection, the most important goal is to replace lost fluids and salts. These suggestions may help: 1-Help your child rehydrate. 2-Get your child back to a normal diet slowly. 3-Don't give your child dairy products or sugary foods, such as ice cream, sodas and candy. These can make diarrhea worse. - Make sure your child gets plenty of rest.