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Diarrhea, Cramps, Watery Stool, Mucus In Stool, Soft Abdomen. On Septran. What Is Going On?
Hi, iam dr.binsy from Kerala.My 7 month old son weighing 7 kg, is having diarrhoea since LAST THURSDAY.., no fever , occasional cramps .He is on SEPTRAN syrup since 6 days now and on LACTOBACILLUS ,. He was having 3 to 5 semisolid to watery stool initially.But when the frequency increased to 8, i started him medication.In 2 days , frequency came down to 3 and he passed formed stool day before.But after that again he is passing semisolid watery stool with mucus and foul smell.Yesterday there were 4 such episodes.Started ZINC syrup yday..His abdomen is soft, nontender, Bowel sounds increased.Also i want to let you know that i had given him half boiled whole egg for 4- 5 days before this started.Just want to know what next.
Fri, 8 Mar 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query,
Your child seems having acute gastroenteritis due to infection or egg allergy.
Stop giving egg now and you can plan later, usually after one year of age with introduction of yellow first, followed by white after the age of 2 years if there is no allergy in a gradual manner.
Continue the medication as advised by a Pediatrician.
If motions persisting give stool for routine, culture and for reducing substances to know the cause.
Maintain hydration by giving ORS sips and monitir hydration.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you for your query,
Your child seems having acute gastroenteritis due to infection or egg allergy.
Stop giving egg now and you can plan later, usually after one year of age with introduction of yellow first, followed by white after the age of 2 years if there is no allergy in a gradual manner.
Continue the medication as advised by a Pediatrician.
If motions persisting give stool for routine, culture and for reducing substances to know the cause.
Maintain hydration by giving ORS sips and monitir hydration.
Hope I have answered your query.
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