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What Causes Vomiting And Loose Stools In A Child?
Question: Hello doctor, my 8 month old twin boy who completed 8 months and weighs 6.8 kg is passing loose stools from yesterday. It is more like bit of water and semisolid tool.his urine output is okay. His temperature is around 97 deg F. He threw up Ragi liquid twice from yesterday.
Brief Answer:
Viral will serttle down
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually vomiting and loose stools at this age is because of viral infection.
It may take a few days to settle.
I usually advice anti emetics like ondansetron along with probiotics like bifilac for such patients in my clinic.
But the most important medicine would be oral rehydration solution like electral which has to be given compulsory every few minutes in sips to keep hydration in good state.
Ensure he passes urine atleast six to eight times daily which will indicate that his hydration is good.
If not improving with low urine output or if he becomes dull i suggest you to take him to your paediatrician.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Viral will serttle down
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually vomiting and loose stools at this age is because of viral infection.
It may take a few days to settle.
I usually advice anti emetics like ondansetron along with probiotics like bifilac for such patients in my clinic.
But the most important medicine would be oral rehydration solution like electral which has to be given compulsory every few minutes in sips to keep hydration in good state.
Ensure he passes urine atleast six to eight times daily which will indicate that his hydration is good.
If not improving with low urine output or if he becomes dull i suggest you to take him to your paediatrician.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Thanks Dr. Today Morning, he was given milk around 120 ml which he again threw up.After giveing some hot water, we gave hom milkb90 ml..he is now okay, but has not taken much from morning...
Brief Answer:
Dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Dont worry.
will settle down.
Give more of ors and less of milk.
Regards
Dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Dont worry.
will settle down.
Give more of ors and less of milk.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Hello doctor, we gave 3 dosages of 3 ML each of emecet syrup. He was all fine for a day. Next day again he started throwing up in the morning shiuld i continue for a day more. i gave him syrup 3 times before food.
Brief Answer:
Consult your paediatrician
Detailed Answer:
I would suggest not to wait further.
He needs a proper clinical examination.
Consult your paediatrician soon.
Delaying for one more day may not be advisable.
Regards
Dr Arun
Consult your paediatrician
Detailed Answer:
I would suggest not to wait further.
He needs a proper clinical examination.
Consult your paediatrician soon.
Delaying for one more day may not be advisable.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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