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Suggest Treatment For Dilated Bowel Loop In Child
Question: Dear Doctor, My 5 Yr old Son has be digonised for bowel loops of sizes 6-7mm.
What does it mean
What does it mean
Brief Answer:
could indicate infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Dilated bowel loops of that size( moderate) indicates usually infection.
But sometimes this might increase in a few days.
It is better to treat with antibiotics as recommended by your doctor.
You need to get repeat ultrasound to see if this has settled or worsened.
Do get the tests done as recommended.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
could indicate infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Dilated bowel loops of that size( moderate) indicates usually infection.
But sometimes this might increase in a few days.
It is better to treat with antibiotics as recommended by your doctor.
You need to get repeat ultrasound to see if this has settled or worsened.
Do get the tests done as recommended.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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