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Is OFM Effective At Treating Diarrhea?
Question: Child having stomach cramps and loose motions and fever
After giving ofm and refloraR sachets ..cramps have stopped but loose motion still there..gve 3 doses of Ofm..is ofm right...why loose motion persists then
After giving ofm and refloraR sachets ..cramps have stopped but loose motion still there..gve 3 doses of Ofm..is ofm right...why loose motion persists then
Brief Answer:
ORS is the mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your child has an episode of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene.
Since you have started OFM, please complete the course. However, the stomach problems and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. Continue the probiotics like Refora R. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
In any case, you need to give your child some antispasmodic like decolic as and when needed. The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay.
Give zinc supplements like Zinconia Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
ORS is the mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your child has an episode of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene.
Since you have started OFM, please complete the course. However, the stomach problems and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. Continue the probiotics like Refora R. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
In any case, you need to give your child some antispasmodic like decolic as and when needed. The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay.
Give zinc supplements like Zinconia Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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