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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motion
Hi . My 7 months old daughter is passing looose motions since past 4-5 days.Today also she passed it around 8-9 times.Took her to doc yesterday and he said its all fine and just continue with ORS,walamycin and some zinc medicine.ANy special care u suggest coz we fear her getting dehydrated.She is totally on breast feed since ever.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
Hi,
This suggests acute gastroenteritis. Most cases are viral, and need only supportive treatment with fluids like ORS to prevent dehydration and zinc supplementation. A probiotic also is good and it hastens recovery. If no fever, and the stools are not bloody or mucus containing, antibiotics are not needed. If needed, I used to prefer antibiotics like cefixime or ciprofloxacin.
To avoid dehydration, continue breast feeding, and give ORS in small frequent sips (around 10ml/kg) after each stools. Signs of dehydration are- decreased urine output, sunken eyes, dry eyes and mouth, or lethargy. If she is not getting better by 3-5 days, or signs of dehydration appears, kindly take her back to pediatrician
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
This suggests acute gastroenteritis. Most cases are viral, and need only supportive treatment with fluids like ORS to prevent dehydration and zinc supplementation. A probiotic also is good and it hastens recovery. If no fever, and the stools are not bloody or mucus containing, antibiotics are not needed. If needed, I used to prefer antibiotics like cefixime or ciprofloxacin.
To avoid dehydration, continue breast feeding, and give ORS in small frequent sips (around 10ml/kg) after each stools. Signs of dehydration are- decreased urine output, sunken eyes, dry eyes and mouth, or lethargy. If she is not getting better by 3-5 days, or signs of dehydration appears, kindly take her back to pediatrician
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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