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What Causes Appetite Loss And Vomiting?
Question: My son of 2 years old is having loss of appetite... the had some vomitting issues three days back...Was on antibiotic before that for fever...m giving him Neopeptine as he was complaining of stomach ache and it seemed to me that he was having gas... Do I also give him enterogermina...advice pls..
Brief Answer:
No need for neopeptine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Vomiting and stomach ache indicates that your child might have a gastritis which can be because of
A) viral which is most common.
B) antibiotics induced
C) food poisoning.
Whatever may be the reason, don't give neopeptine.
It doesn't help.
You can give enterogermina twice a day which I usually give for such patients iny clinic.
Also give him oral electrolyte solution like electral 100ml after each vomiting.
Ondansetron syrup 3ml before food is usually prescribed to prevent further vomiting.
I usually prescribe sucralfaye syrup 5ml thrive daily before food to reduce gas.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks for the response... Would enterogermina cause constipation? i don't want that to happen. Also,would enterogermina help in increasing his appetite...He is a good-eater (touchwood!!!) and I don't want him to forego that habit. Over the past three days, he haven't vomited but is not eating well...
Brief Answer:
No constipation.
Detailed Answer:
Enterogermina will not cause constipation .
It's a probiotic which helps in digestion.
By improving digestion it will increase appetite too.
His appetite will definitely improve once he recovers. No need for additional appetizers.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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