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What Causes High Fever With Loose Motions And Vomiting?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: kid 11 Mon old had high fever 103.8 admitted in hospital. fever came down in a day and loose motion and vomit r there for 3 days now trips hv been put to avoid dehydration not taking anything orally what Cud be reason and remedy
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Infection.Good hydration,antibiotic,antisecretary Detailed Answer: Hi, I went through the query and understood your concern. At the age of 11 months with loose motion, vomiting and high grade fever suggests gastroenteritis (Intestinal infection). Remedy: He should be well hydrated with electrolytes, antibiotics for bacteria along with symptomatic treatment like NSAID (acetaminophen) for fever, anti secretary drug like racecodotril to reduce the frequency of motion and also to prevent dehydration will help him. The treatment plan may differ based on clinical features and examination. I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries and I will be glad to answer them. Wish your son faster recovery and good health. Regards
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is it symptom of any other major problems like, jaundice / liver prob .,
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Features suggest more of GI infection Detailed Answer: Hi, Relax. The symptoms are suggesting more of GI infection. Usually in liver disease there will be fever associated with jaundice, weakness than loose motion. The treatment should be targeted based on the clinical features. If you just want to confirm it or to rule out then get done liver function test (blood test). Even the presentation differs in different diseases. Rarely there will be overlapping of symptoms for which we can evaluate. At his age GI infection are common than liver or other major organ problem. So be relaxed and continue his treatment. He will be recovered very soon. Hope this helps you. Feel free to ask if any further questions. Wish your son good health and faster recovery. Regards
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What Causes High Fever With Loose Motions And Vomiting?

Brief Answer: Infection.Good hydration,antibiotic,antisecretary Detailed Answer: Hi, I went through the query and understood your concern. At the age of 11 months with loose motion, vomiting and high grade fever suggests gastroenteritis (Intestinal infection). Remedy: He should be well hydrated with electrolytes, antibiotics for bacteria along with symptomatic treatment like NSAID (acetaminophen) for fever, anti secretary drug like racecodotril to reduce the frequency of motion and also to prevent dehydration will help him. The treatment plan may differ based on clinical features and examination. I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries and I will be glad to answer them. Wish your son faster recovery and good health. Regards