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How Can Severe Loose Stools In A Child Be Treated?
Question: my 3 yr old son is having loose motions from 2 days. i gave him enterogermina (lactobacillus) but didnt help.
the stool is watery but he is taking fluids.
what should i give to stop motions and cure the infection?
the stool is watery but he is taking fluids.
what should i give to stop motions and cure the infection?
Brief Answer:
Continue giving fluids. Be patient. May take a couple of days
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your child is suffering from diarrhea. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene. The loose stools may persist for 2-4 days before it resolves. Please be patient.
The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay. The cause is self-limiting and does not need to be treated with antibiotics unless the stool is blood stained.
Give zinc supplements like Zinconia Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help. Alternatively you can give some probiotics like Enterogermina.
Please be patient. Feel free to write back.
Regards
Continue giving fluids. Be patient. May take a couple of days
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your child is suffering from diarrhea. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene. The loose stools may persist for 2-4 days before it resolves. Please be patient.
The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay. The cause is self-limiting and does not need to be treated with antibiotics unless the stool is blood stained.
Give zinc supplements like Zinconia Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help. Alternatively you can give some probiotics like Enterogermina.
Please be patient. Feel free to write back.
Regards
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