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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Infection In An Infant
Question: Dear sir
this question is about my son who is 14 month old scince 10-15 day he had 10to 12 time stoll which was not watry some time in night 12 o clock he vomit wich was haveing a bad smale like indigegetion after morning he started stoll for around 10-12 time when we stater antibiotic then stool will stop for entire day and again we stop antibiotic then he started the same thing and the sme thing was continue scince last 10 days so please suggest me what to do
this question is about my son who is 14 month old scince 10-15 day he had 10to 12 time stoll which was not watry some time in night 12 o clock he vomit wich was haveing a bad smale like indigegetion after morning he started stoll for around 10-12 time when we stater antibiotic then stool will stop for entire day and again we stop antibiotic then he started the same thing and the sme thing was continue scince last 10 days so please suggest me what to do
Brief Answer:
Rule out stomach infection stool culture
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Child has contacted some stomach infection.
It needs to be investigated in terms of Stool routine examination and stool culture sensitivity.
Stool report will guide us for the type of infection and also about the exact bacteria involved. It will also tell the required antibiotics to be used.
Combination of antiamoebic drug (metronidazole) and antibiotics preparations in the form of syrups are available with the local chemist like (bacigyl N, Largyl N).
These can be started empirically at this moment till the result of sensitivity is received with consultation of your pediatrician. Dose of ofloxacin to be given @ 10 to 20 mg per kg per day for at least 7 to 10 days.
Hand to mouth hygiene to be given utmost importance.
Hydration to be taken care.
Feeding bottle to be boiled every time. Better not to use feeding bottle.
Semisolid diet to be encouraged
Hope the query is answered.
Please feel free for the further clarification.
Thanks
Rule out stomach infection stool culture
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Child has contacted some stomach infection.
It needs to be investigated in terms of Stool routine examination and stool culture sensitivity.
Stool report will guide us for the type of infection and also about the exact bacteria involved. It will also tell the required antibiotics to be used.
Combination of antiamoebic drug (metronidazole) and antibiotics preparations in the form of syrups are available with the local chemist like (bacigyl N, Largyl N).
These can be started empirically at this moment till the result of sensitivity is received with consultation of your pediatrician. Dose of ofloxacin to be given @ 10 to 20 mg per kg per day for at least 7 to 10 days.
Hand to mouth hygiene to be given utmost importance.
Hydration to be taken care.
Feeding bottle to be boiled every time. Better not to use feeding bottle.
Semisolid diet to be encouraged
Hope the query is answered.
Please feel free for the further clarification.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Sir plese could u tell me what kind of diet should given by name so we can start accourdingly
Brief Answer:
dal rice, soups etc
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
14 months old child can be given plenty if things available in the vicinity like different type of dal, rice, curd, potatoes,soups, all type of mixed vegetables, biscuits, cakes, milk preparations, even soft bread, potatoes, stuffed parathas, seasonal fruits, etc.
Importance to be given to those eatables which are easily, routinely available in the community.
Eatables should be tasty and soft. And should be given in small amount but frequently.
Thanks
dal rice, soups etc
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
14 months old child can be given plenty if things available in the vicinity like different type of dal, rice, curd, potatoes,soups, all type of mixed vegetables, biscuits, cakes, milk preparations, even soft bread, potatoes, stuffed parathas, seasonal fruits, etc.
Importance to be given to those eatables which are easily, routinely available in the community.
Eatables should be tasty and soft. And should be given in small amount but frequently.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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