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What Causes Vomiting And Loose Stools In Infants?
Question: Hi My daughter is 9 months old.She vomited Monday night 2 times (6 days back) and we have given emiset and the vomiting stopped and in one hour she had a watery motion.The next day we consulted a doctor he suggested zinc syrup and econorm sachets.The loose motion reduced for a day again it started with mild fever.Today (Saturday) she vomited 2 times immediately after giving milk and passed loose stools 6 times in the past 24 hrs. Could you please suggest a remedy for this.Do we need to go for further tests or any change of medicine is required? Kindly advice.
Brief Answer:
no change required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Vomiting and loose stools is viral infection usually.
It may take upto a week to settle.
The medicines your doctor has prescribed are appropriate.
I would like to suggest oral rehydration solutions like Ors to be given in sips every few minutes along with your current treatment.
Usually no tests are needed in viral diarrhoea.
But if loose stools do not settle in a week or if your child becomes dull with low urine output you may need to consult your doctor again to assess degree of dehydration.
Ensure your child passes urine atleast six times a day.
Hopefully it will settle down soon.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
no change required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Vomiting and loose stools is viral infection usually.
It may take upto a week to settle.
The medicines your doctor has prescribed are appropriate.
I would like to suggest oral rehydration solutions like Ors to be given in sips every few minutes along with your current treatment.
Usually no tests are needed in viral diarrhoea.
But if loose stools do not settle in a week or if your child becomes dull with low urine output you may need to consult your doctor again to assess degree of dehydration.
Ensure your child passes urine atleast six times a day.
Hopefully it will settle down soon.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can i give tender coconut water to the baby.If so what is the amount i can give a day.Could you also suggest a model diet for the kid during this period.
Brief Answer:
one glass in sips
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can give tender coconut water in sips.
One glass should be enough for a day in sips.
Diet - home made food, soft like rice gruel, dhal, curd, Ors.
Avoid cow's milk.
Avoid fruit juices, sugar and sweets.
Regards
one glass in sips
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can give tender coconut water in sips.
One glass should be enough for a day in sips.
Diet - home made food, soft like rice gruel, dhal, curd, Ors.
Avoid cow's milk.
Avoid fruit juices, sugar and sweets.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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