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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain In A Child

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016
Question: My grandson from USA visit ti XXXXXXX (8 years old) developed stomach pain after a trip to a holiday place. Vising a doctor prescribed olfax100 and cyclopam saying he might be developing infection in stomach. pain has come down after givinh cyclopam, but not vanished in total(after 48 hrs). i am yet to start oflax 100. He is cheerful and active. eats bland diet now.pl. advise
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Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Advisable to take antibiotics for complete cure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX

I understand your concern about your grandson having a stomach infection.

Stomach infections are common in children and his doctor has correctly prescribed antibiotics for the same.

Cyclopam is an anti colic which relieves the pain but does not cure the infection. Antibiotics are needed to combat the infection effectively.

I suggest you complete the antibiotic course prescribed and continue with the bland and fluid diet.

I hope I have helped you with this answer.

Please get back if any more queries.

Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain In A Child

Brief Answer: Advisable to take antibiotics for complete cure. Detailed Answer: Hi Mr. XXXXXXX I understand your concern about your grandson having a stomach infection. Stomach infections are common in children and his doctor has correctly prescribed antibiotics for the same. Cyclopam is an anti colic which relieves the pain but does not cure the infection. Antibiotics are needed to combat the infection effectively. I suggest you complete the antibiotic course prescribed and continue with the bland and fluid diet. I hope I have helped you with this answer. Please get back if any more queries. Thanks.