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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea In An Infant
Hi, I am prakash, acutally my 03 months son is having stool from last 10 days, I have consult with doctor, she is saying their is infection in his stomach and giving Ziprax 50 syrup from last 4 days,still no improvement . stool test is done , found 35-40 pus ....so please suggest what to do, go with same treatment or consult with other doctor
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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If you are noticing any improvement then you take him for reassessment either with his previous doctor or another.
There is a risk of dehydration with diarrhea particularly in children so you need to make sure he is taking enough fluids.
Many infections of the gastrointestinal tract are viral and treatment entails only preventing or treating dehydration.
Some antibiotics may also cause GI upset so it is possible that it may contribute to his symptoms.
I hope this helps
If you are noticing any improvement then you take him for reassessment either with his previous doctor or another.
There is a risk of dehydration with diarrhea particularly in children so you need to make sure he is taking enough fluids.
Many infections of the gastrointestinal tract are viral and treatment entails only preventing or treating dehydration.
Some antibiotics may also cause GI upset so it is possible that it may contribute to his symptoms.
I hope this helps
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