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What Causes Fever, Cold, Foul Smelling Stool And Running Nose In A Child?
Question: Toddler 4 yrs old on the spectrum un verbal. 104 fever. Cold compress fever reduction 6 x in 18 hrs. Won't eat but 3 bites in 4hrs . drinkes 16 oz in 12 hrs. 1 large loose foul smelling stool. Then recent a foul smelling burp and a small clear viscus with particulates stool. Early runny nose no other symptoms. Asleep fever rises from cold compressed 99 to 103.8 in 1.5 to 3 hrs. No mouth signs or ear signs no blem on skin . skin responsive . sleeping well. Will advil adversly effect gut flora that we have worked on for years with special diet or exacerbate problem. Lite urination . Diagnosis ?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be a viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Most often children suffer from viral infections that lead to such presentations. The temperature needs to be controlled anyhow. Advil (ibuprofen) is an effective antipyretic will not adversely affect the gut flora. I would not be worried if the child inadvertently passes urine occasionally in such a stage.
Please do not use cold compress. It leads to contraction of the peripheral blood vessels and therefore leads to retention of the heat. Rather give tepid sponging. That will help in bringing down the temperature.
Although the provisional diagnosis would be a viral fever, it would need proper investigations if you want a definite diagnosis. You would have to get a blood count done. Please share the reports and I will comment accordingly.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Likely to be a viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Most often children suffer from viral infections that lead to such presentations. The temperature needs to be controlled anyhow. Advil (ibuprofen) is an effective antipyretic will not adversely affect the gut flora. I would not be worried if the child inadvertently passes urine occasionally in such a stage.
Please do not use cold compress. It leads to contraction of the peripheral blood vessels and therefore leads to retention of the heat. Rather give tepid sponging. That will help in bringing down the temperature.
Although the provisional diagnosis would be a viral fever, it would need proper investigations if you want a definite diagnosis. You would have to get a blood count done. Please share the reports and I will comment accordingly.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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