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Suggest Treatment For Severe Loose Stools And Mild Stomach Pain
Question: My daughter aged 5 years plus with weight about 18 Kg has been suffering from loose motion since yesterday. Daily 5 to 6 times with mild stomach pain. Fever not present. I used ORS . Could I recommend Diof -DS Syriup( Ofloxacin & Metronidazole Suspension-30 ml) with Prebiotic-1 gm Dachet( EuBioz).
Brief Answer:
Give plenty of fluid, I won't suggest to give antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
Most common cause of loose motion in this age is some viral infection(if stool is not mixed with blood or mucus) and antibiotic is not needed in such condition.
Giving plenty of ORS and fluids with prebiotic and zinc supplementation is sufficient.
So I suggest you to avoid using antibiotic,give ORS and prebiotic(you may give Eubioz) . Also give zinc supplementation 20mg per day as it helps in early recovery . Metronidazole has a metallic test and very poorly tolerated by children. It may take 4-5 days for the stool pattern to get normal and I won't get overly worried for this unless there is dehydration.
Observe for signs of dehydration like shrunken eyes, letharginess or irritability, decreased urine output of frequent vomiting leading to poor oral acceptance. If you notice any please consult your pediatrician immediately.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Wishing for your child's speedy recovery.
Regards
Give plenty of fluid, I won't suggest to give antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
Most common cause of loose motion in this age is some viral infection(if stool is not mixed with blood or mucus) and antibiotic is not needed in such condition.
Giving plenty of ORS and fluids with prebiotic and zinc supplementation is sufficient.
So I suggest you to avoid using antibiotic,give ORS and prebiotic(you may give Eubioz) . Also give zinc supplementation 20mg per day as it helps in early recovery . Metronidazole has a metallic test and very poorly tolerated by children. It may take 4-5 days for the stool pattern to get normal and I won't get overly worried for this unless there is dehydration.
Observe for signs of dehydration like shrunken eyes, letharginess or irritability, decreased urine output of frequent vomiting leading to poor oral acceptance. If you notice any please consult your pediatrician immediately.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Wishing for your child's speedy recovery.
Regards
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Dr. Prasad
Sir,
I have already used said antibiotic with 5 ml (Diof_DS-30 ml). Could I stopped the course prematurely or continue. It is due to delay of receive the answer. Please suggest.
Regards
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I have already used said antibiotic with 5 ml (Diof_DS-30 ml). Could I stopped the course prematurely or continue. It is due to delay of receive the answer. Please suggest.
Regards
XXXX
Mob: 0000
Brief Answer:
You may stop the antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I am really sorry for delayed reply.
I don't think antibiotic is needed as stool is not mixed with mucus or blood(not suggestive of bacterial infection). You may stop the antibiotic even now as it is not needed.
Continue giving fluids, probiotic and zinc and watch for danger signs explained earlier.
With regards
You may stop the antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I am really sorry for delayed reply.
I don't think antibiotic is needed as stool is not mixed with mucus or blood(not suggestive of bacterial infection). You may stop the antibiotic even now as it is not needed.
Continue giving fluids, probiotic and zinc and watch for danger signs explained earlier.
With regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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