HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Chronic Diarrhea Despite Giving Flagyl For Amoebiasis?

My baby is six month old now hes been diagnose with amoebiasis has finish hes meds. Flagyl and erceflora for ten days, but hes still having diarrhea he poops everytime he feeds. How can i cure his amoeba naturally?? What is safe home remedy for a baby??
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting on HCM
Persistence of diarrhea on flagyl and erceflora may suggest the cause is not amoeba or may be a co-infection of amoeba and another intestinal bacteria or parasite.Other causes may include: extradigestive viral/bacteria infections, lactose lactose intolerance. I will suggest you see the Doctor for a stool culture/sensitivity test as a course of antibiotics may be needed.
You may try the following:
-Give the child oral rehydration salt to replenish ions lost in diarrhea
-Zinc tablets to help repair intestinal mucosa
-Stay away from sugar/sweetened fluids
If the child is too dehydrated, hospitalization and IV fluid replacement may be considered by your Doctor.
Hope my answer will help you
Best wishes
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Chronic Diarrhea Despite Giving Flagyl For Amoebiasis?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Persistence of diarrhea on flagyl and erceflora may suggest the cause is not amoeba or may be a co-infection of amoeba and another intestinal bacteria or parasite.Other causes may include: extradigestive viral/bacteria infections, lactose lactose intolerance. I will suggest you see the Doctor for a stool culture/sensitivity test as a course of antibiotics may be needed. You may try the following: -Give the child oral rehydration salt to replenish ions lost in diarrhea -Zinc tablets to help repair intestinal mucosa -Stay away from sugar/sweetened fluids If the child is too dehydrated, hospitalization and IV fluid replacement may be considered by your Doctor. Hope my answer will help you Best wishes