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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea, Nausea And Dizziness

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Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016
Question: My 15yr old son has had diarrhea, nausea, all day and is now feeling dizzy. What should we do? We have made sure he is hydrated. But only managed to keep crackers down since 3am .
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get him evaluated by a physician

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for choosing this platform

I can understand your concern.
Frequent loose stool may lead to electrolyte imbalance causing dizziness.It is good to know that you have made all efforts to keep him hydrated well.But the thing is that electrolyte imbalance like hyponatremia/hypokalemia can occur even in well hydrated children.
I request you to get him evaluated by a physician clinically and also for assessment for the need of investigations like blood sodium and potassium levels.


Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea, Nausea And Dizziness

Brief Answer: Get him evaluated by a physician Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for choosing this platform I can understand your concern. Frequent loose stool may lead to electrolyte imbalance causing dizziness.It is good to know that you have made all efforts to keep him hydrated well.But the thing is that electrolyte imbalance like hyponatremia/hypokalemia can occur even in well hydrated children. I request you to get him evaluated by a physician clinically and also for assessment for the need of investigations like blood sodium and potassium levels. Regards