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Suggest Treatment For Severe Loose Motions
Question: My son suffering from loose motion from 2 days but not in control please suggest me what can I do??? Giving ors and other juice whatever he want but loose motion is not control......
Brief Answer:
Give plenty of fluids to maintain hydration and observe closely
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
The main aim of management in loose stool to give plenty of fluids (ORS) to avoid dehydration.
It may take 5-6 days for the stool pattern to get normal.
Most common cause of loose stool(if not mixed with mucus or blood) in children is some viral infection and no specific management is needed.
During loose stool there is loss of absorptive surface (which helps in absorption of fluid and nutrient)and it takes usually 4-5 days for their regrowth.
Giving probiotics and zinc supplementation helps in early recovery.
Juice and milk should be avoided during loose stool as this may aggravate the condition.
I won't get overly worried for loose stool if child is otherwise active,accepting feeds well and passing urine normally.
If you notice that child is getting lethargic,having poor oral intake,frequent vomiting or decreased urinary frequency please consult your pediatrician immediately.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Regards
Give plenty of fluids to maintain hydration and observe closely
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
The main aim of management in loose stool to give plenty of fluids (ORS) to avoid dehydration.
It may take 5-6 days for the stool pattern to get normal.
Most common cause of loose stool(if not mixed with mucus or blood) in children is some viral infection and no specific management is needed.
During loose stool there is loss of absorptive surface (which helps in absorption of fluid and nutrient)and it takes usually 4-5 days for their regrowth.
Giving probiotics and zinc supplementation helps in early recovery.
Juice and milk should be avoided during loose stool as this may aggravate the condition.
I won't get overly worried for loose stool if child is otherwise active,accepting feeds well and passing urine normally.
If you notice that child is getting lethargic,having poor oral intake,frequent vomiting or decreased urinary frequency please consult your pediatrician immediately.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Regards
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