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Suggest Treatment For Constant Diarrhea And Diaper Rash

Hi my name 22 month old has had constant diarea for the last week and battling diaper rash. this is not normal for him. no other symptoms. tonite he just had a watery dark colored and cried from the pain. have tried changing his diet and lots lots of water...he hurts everytime i change him and he poops every couple hours plzz help thank you
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Diaper rash can be really troublesome and irritating for the kid. You can use SILODERM ointment for external application for relief of pain and it can be soothing. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better.

Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) and ORS (each small packet mixed in 200 ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment.

If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician). Regarding diet - You can use cerelac. Any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements and ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges and soups.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Diarrhea And Diaper Rash

Hi, Diaper rash can be really troublesome and irritating for the kid. You can use SILODERM ointment for external application for relief of pain and it can be soothing. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid s having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) and ORS (each small packet mixed in 200 ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician). Regarding diet - You can use cerelac. Any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements and ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges and soups. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).