
What Causes Sore Throat, Hoarseness In The Voice And Diarrhea In A Child?

Looks like viral diarrhea - but the accident seems to be stress related
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. But what you say - including sore throat and hoarseness of voice (laryngitis) and now diarrhea everything seems to be viral related.
Regarding viral diarrhea - Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.
There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.
I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).
Regarding the one episode of wetting of pants - this seems to be stress related. solitary issue like this need not be worried about unless it repeats again.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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