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Question: my 6 year daughter had vomiting and loose motions the night before last. Doctor advised gastric infection.
But on urine microscopic 8 -10 pus cells found. culture report will come in two days. has fever of 99.5 c. No stomach pain /vomiting at present . should we start on antibiotics and which ones since last september she had UTI and Cefixime was not on sensitive list
But on urine microscopic 8 -10 pus cells found. culture report will come in two days. has fever of 99.5 c. No stomach pain /vomiting at present . should we start on antibiotics and which ones since last september she had UTI and Cefixime was not on sensitive list
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics and supportive medications needed
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. Since the pus cell count is slightly raised she might need treatment with suitable antibiotics. Could you please let me know which antibiotics are sensitive?
As of now, you need to give your child some antiemetic like ondansetron as and when needed, especially before feeds (15 min-30 min prior to feeds). 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. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
The vomiting and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. Feel free to write back.
Regards
Antibiotics and supportive medications needed
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. Since the pus cell count is slightly raised she might need treatment with suitable antibiotics. Could you please let me know which antibiotics are sensitive?
As of now, you need to give your child some antiemetic like ondansetron as and when needed, especially before feeds (15 min-30 min prior to feeds). 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. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
The vomiting and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. Feel free to write back.
Regards
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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