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How To Treat Loose Motions In 19 Month Old Child?

Hi,
My 19 months old daughter is suffering from loose motions for last three days...mucus is there,white in color and very much bad smell...15 days before also she had same problem, however doctor gave her OFLOMAC and VISYLAC. That time she cured completely, but with 15 days she has again the same problem.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Most often loose motions in children is caused due to certain viral infections. Recurrence could be due to reinfection or due to retention of the previous infection. Maintenance of proper hygeine can prevent reinfection. In case the problem recurs, I would insist you to get a routine microscopy of stool done. If the results indicate increased pus cell count, it could indicate a bacterial infection and could require to be treated with antibiotics like Oflomac. But in case pus cell count is normal, there is no need to give antibiotics. Rather giving ORS (oral rehydration solution) to prevent dehydration is more important. Also give plenty of yogurt/curd as it contains beneficial bacteria as in Vizylac.
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How To Treat Loose Motions In 19 Month Old Child?

Most often loose motions in children is caused due to certain viral infections. Recurrence could be due to reinfection or due to retention of the previous infection. Maintenance of proper hygeine can prevent reinfection. In case the problem recurs, I would insist you to get a routine microscopy of stool done. If the results indicate increased pus cell count, it could indicate a bacterial infection and could require to be treated with antibiotics like Oflomac. But in case pus cell count is normal, there is no need to give antibiotics. Rather giving ORS (oral rehydration solution) to prevent dehydration is more important. Also give plenty of yogurt/curd as it contains beneficial bacteria as in Vizylac.