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Suggest Treatment For Skin Rashes And Diarrhea In A Child
hiya i have a 2 ear daughter and she has a really bad rash around her nappy area and some onher chest a for over a week now shes had really bad dirroera and i really dont know what do to go to the doctore to be told its a viral infection and that it will go away cause this has been the caase befor ive been applyin sodacream and e45 cream but nothin seems to be workin
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hi,
Most of the gastroenteritis in children are viral, and need only supportive measures with paracetamol for any fever and plenty of fluids like ORS to prevent dehydration. Zinc supplementation is also good. We need a review with your doctor if the loose stools continues beyond 5 days, stools contains blood/mucus, fever beyond initial 2 days, passing little urine, she becomes lethargic and not feeding- these suggest a bacterial course or presence of dehydration.
To heal the diaper rash, keep the area clean and dry as far as possible. Clean with clean water and avoid soap. Apply an emollient/rash cream 4-5 times a day.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Most of the gastroenteritis in children are viral, and need only supportive measures with paracetamol for any fever and plenty of fluids like ORS to prevent dehydration. Zinc supplementation is also good. We need a review with your doctor if the loose stools continues beyond 5 days, stools contains blood/mucus, fever beyond initial 2 days, passing little urine, she becomes lethargic and not feeding- these suggest a bacterial course or presence of dehydration.
To heal the diaper rash, keep the area clean and dry as far as possible. Clean with clean water and avoid soap. Apply an emollient/rash cream 4-5 times a day.
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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