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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Fever And Irritation In Children

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: My child is 1year and 8 min quantity months old .She has eaten pomegranates in quantity .After 2 days she developed chronic constipation and stools became very hard .We contacted doctor and he prescribed a lactulose solution with glycerin suppository .As a result of glycerin repository hard stools were relieved but child developed irritability .We were prescribed a cream for internal and external piles and asked to apply coconut oil in the lower region .We did and child was relaxed however since 1 day she has developed high fever , and after giving lactulose solution she tells potty for the whole day and stopped drinking milk .Can you please help as she is irritated with high fever and not eating anything and crying whole day saying potty ?

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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is likely gut infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. It seems that your child is suffering from a gut infection. I would recommend you to take the following measures:
1. Start her on Syp. Ornof ( ofloxacin + ornidazole ) for next 3 days. This is a prescription drug.
It's a combination drug to clear bacterial and parasitic infection of the gut.
2. Start her on enterogermina sachets twice daily for next7 days. These are probiotics which will help to restore her healthy gut flora.
3. Syp. Zinconia or ZnD 5 ml once daily for next 2 weeks. Zinc will help her to recover.
4. Keep her well hydrated by oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, soups, Buttermilk etc. Avoid lactulose for now.
5. Syp. Acetaminophen or Meftal P can be given for fever spikes.
6. Give her Syp. Meftal Spas for stomach pain but don't give more than three times in a day.

Hopefully this will help you. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Fever And Irritation In Children

Brief Answer: it is likely gut infection Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. It seems that your child is suffering from a gut infection. I would recommend you to take the following measures: 1. Start her on Syp. Ornof ( ofloxacin + ornidazole ) for next 3 days. This is a prescription drug. It's a combination drug to clear bacterial and parasitic infection of the gut. 2. Start her on enterogermina sachets twice daily for next7 days. These are probiotics which will help to restore her healthy gut flora. 3. Syp. Zinconia or ZnD 5 ml once daily for next 2 weeks. Zinc will help her to recover. 4. Keep her well hydrated by oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, soups, Buttermilk etc. Avoid lactulose for now. 5. Syp. Acetaminophen or Meftal P can be given for fever spikes. 6. Give her Syp. Meftal Spas for stomach pain but don't give more than three times in a day. Hopefully this will help you. For further questions, you may contact me. Take care.