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What Causes Diarrhea, Cold And Cough In An Infant?
Question: Sir my son is 2.9 yr old .he is 19 kg wt. He is suffering loose motion from yesterday. He has cold n cough also. Please suggest medicine
Brief Answer:
ORS and steam inhalation are mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
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Diarrhea in children can occur due to a number of reasons but unless the stool is blood stained, antibiotics are not required. The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution) to make up for the lost water and salts. Also give zinc supplements like zinconia syrup 5 ml once daily. Restrain from milk and milk products although you can give curd or yogurt. Be patient. The loose stools may take a few days to stop but till then if you give adequate fluids, no problem will occur. Monitor the number of times the child is passing urine. If the frequency is normal and if the child is active and fine, you need not worry. If lethargic and the urine output comes down, you would need to take him to a doctor without delay.
For the cough, give steam inhalation. Water in form of vapor will reach deep inside and will dilute the cough and would provide relief. Cetirizine syrup will be helpful.
Regards
ORS and steam inhalation are mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Diarrhea in children can occur due to a number of reasons but unless the stool is blood stained, antibiotics are not required. The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution) to make up for the lost water and salts. Also give zinc supplements like zinconia syrup 5 ml once daily. Restrain from milk and milk products although you can give curd or yogurt. Be patient. The loose stools may take a few days to stop but till then if you give adequate fluids, no problem will occur. Monitor the number of times the child is passing urine. If the frequency is normal and if the child is active and fine, you need not worry. If lethargic and the urine output comes down, you would need to take him to a doctor without delay.
For the cough, give steam inhalation. Water in form of vapor will reach deep inside and will dilute the cough and would provide relief. Cetirizine syrup will be helpful.
Regards
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