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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Child

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Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016
Question: Hello Doctor, my 9 year old son had started vomitting yesterday night. He did it twice and 2-3 times loose motion.

actually yesterday during day time, he took bath in hot water and after that came outside without wearing anything. so it can be the reason, not sure.

can you pls suggest for the same.
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely due to gastroenteritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely reason for such symptoms in this age group is a self limiting viral gastroenteritis episode.

I would recommend you to take following measures to help him out:
1. Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy such as soups, lemonade, ORS, warm milk etc.
2. Give antiemetic such as ondansetrone or Domperidone for vomiting episodes.
3. Start zinc supplement such as Syp ZnD or Zinconia. It will help him in early recovery and further immunity against similar episodes.

Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Child

Brief Answer: Most likely due to gastroenteritis Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely reason for such symptoms in this age group is a self limiting viral gastroenteritis episode. I would recommend you to take following measures to help him out: 1. Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy such as soups, lemonade, ORS, warm milk etc. 2. Give antiemetic such as ondansetrone or Domperidone for vomiting episodes. 3. Start zinc supplement such as Syp ZnD or Zinconia. It will help him in early recovery and further immunity against similar episodes. Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions. Take care