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Baby Having Loose Motion, Redness Around Hip Area, Is In The Teething Phase. How To Get Relief?
Question: Dear Doctor,
My son is 14 Months old. Weighs 12kg currently.
Since last 45 days, he was in Manipur where the weather is cooler as compared to Delhi. Last Sunday he came back, and within 2 days of coming here, he has been suffering with Loose Motions. Usually, his motions would be very watery.
As a consequent, the area around his hips has become red and he cries a lot when we wash him after he has passed his stools.
He is also teething and 4 new teeth are also growing.
My son is 14 Months old. Weighs 12kg currently.
Since last 45 days, he was in Manipur where the weather is cooler as compared to Delhi. Last Sunday he came back, and within 2 days of coming here, he has been suffering with Loose Motions. Usually, his motions would be very watery.
As a consequent, the area around his hips has become red and he cries a lot when we wash him after he has passed his stools.
He is also teething and 4 new teeth are also growing.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your child could be most probably suffering from gastroenteritis .
It seems that he is on homeopathic medicines for teething .
Siloderm application is appropriate for perianal rash.
However I would advise the following for the best relief.
1. Most important thing you can do is to maintain his hydration by giving oral rehydration solution and plenty of water.
2. Next important step is to consult a pediatrician ( if not consulted yet ) to determine the confirmed diagnosis whether gastroenteritis or teething related loose stools .
3.Its advisable to start probiotics ( like enterogermina )& multivitamin and zinc supplements( zinc sulphate ) as per doctors prescription if the diarrhoea is very frequent & watery .
4. In case the symptoms persist for more than 3-5 days or worsen or child develops fever or vomiting then it's best to seek prompt consultation and get a stool routine and culture test done . Depending on the test results the child may or may not need antibiotics .
5. For the rash it's advisable to keep the area open , dry ( using talc powder) and reapply Siloderm as per requirement . Avoid tight underwear and be gentle while wiping the area clean .
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing your child a speedy recovery.
Regards
Thanks for posting your query.
Your child could be most probably suffering from gastroenteritis .
It seems that he is on homeopathic medicines for teething .
Siloderm application is appropriate for perianal rash.
However I would advise the following for the best relief.
1. Most important thing you can do is to maintain his hydration by giving oral rehydration solution and plenty of water.
2. Next important step is to consult a pediatrician ( if not consulted yet ) to determine the confirmed diagnosis whether gastroenteritis or teething related loose stools .
3.Its advisable to start probiotics ( like enterogermina )& multivitamin and zinc supplements( zinc sulphate ) as per doctors prescription if the diarrhoea is very frequent & watery .
4. In case the symptoms persist for more than 3-5 days or worsen or child develops fever or vomiting then it's best to seek prompt consultation and get a stool routine and culture test done . Depending on the test results the child may or may not need antibiotics .
5. For the rash it's advisable to keep the area open , dry ( using talc powder) and reapply Siloderm as per requirement . Avoid tight underwear and be gentle while wiping the area clean .
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing your child a speedy recovery.
Regards
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