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How To Treat Diarrhea In Infants?

hi... my son has been ill the past week, he has been had a fever, vomiting and had diarrhea. over the time i recently noticed a stain on the nappies where his penis has been positioned. i was not sure what this was until today. I was changing him and he had a powdery substance that is brownish in colour. I am worrried and really not sure what it is. He is rather well though today and his normal heathy self. help!!!
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Hi there,

It is quite common to have some sediments in the urine but it is usually not noticed. If he is otherwise well, I would not worry about it. It was probably visible this time due to him being dehydrated from his vomiting and diarrhoea in the past week. Make sure he drinks well now that he is no more vomiting, and it should clear up in a day or so.

One other possibility is a urinary tract infection, but if he is well with no fever and his urine smells as usual then this is less likely. If it persists for more than 2-3 days, or he gets unwell again then collect a sample of his urine and bring it in to the local doctor's for a test.

Hope this helps, and let me know if you have further questions.

Regards,
Dr. Teh
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How To Treat Diarrhea In Infants?

Hi there, It is quite common to have some sediments in the urine but it is usually not noticed. If he is otherwise well, I would not worry about it. It was probably visible this time due to him being dehydrated from his vomiting and diarrhoea in the past week. Make sure he drinks well now that he is no more vomiting, and it should clear up in a day or so. One other possibility is a urinary tract infection, but if he is well with no fever and his urine smells as usual then this is less likely. If it persists for more than 2-3 days, or he gets unwell again then collect a sample of his urine and bring it in to the local doctor s for a test. Hope this helps, and let me know if you have further questions. Regards, Dr. Teh