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Suggest Home Remedies For Diarrhea, Cold And Cough In A Child
Hello Dr, My 3.6 yr old son has loose stools 5-8 times a day n vomits once a day from Saturday till Yesterday (3days).He had fish on friday night which was bought outside. Since he had loose stools, stomach pain n vomited sat evening went to the Dr n suggested fexinex 100 DT, Emesanz n Lanzol after a dose he felt better on sat n unknowingly he had chicken popcorn 2 pcs afternoon from that evening again he fall ill with loose stools n vomited. When we revisited the Dr she advised to change the antibiotic to floxspan n now my son is better...she said that ...the stomach pain was due to colic n gastritis as well if the stituation presists then we have to go for stools check. pls suggest for my son as well a better indian diet for loose stools n cold n cough for 2.5 to 3.6 yr old kid. Thank you
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Hi,
1. Symptoms of loose stool/vomiting after the consumption of fish/popcorn points towards food poisoning [gastro enteritis] and although symptom had stopped even then you need to see your primary care doctor who might manage you symptomatically but may refer you to consult a Pathologist or an infectious disease specialist to know about the cause behind the pathology [that is was it viral, bacterial or parasitic infection] and then prescribe accordingly, till then:
- Wash hands properly [before eating, after using the washroom and after handling pets/waste].
- Drink boiled water and properly cooked vegetables [avoid raw/ undercooked food and tap water].
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption.
- Add probiotic food [curd, sourdough bread] which will help maintain proper digestive function].
- Take plenty of water, liquids, orolyte, black tea, overripe bananas, coconut water, As loose motions decrease take soft diet, soft rice, bread, toast, cornflakes, dry fruits, salads.
- Avoid aerated drinks, milk, chilies, deep-fried foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. Symptoms of loose stool/vomiting after the consumption of fish/popcorn points towards food poisoning [gastro enteritis] and although symptom had stopped even then you need to see your primary care doctor who might manage you symptomatically but may refer you to consult a Pathologist or an infectious disease specialist to know about the cause behind the pathology [that is was it viral, bacterial or parasitic infection] and then prescribe accordingly, till then:
- Wash hands properly [before eating, after using the washroom and after handling pets/waste].
- Drink boiled water and properly cooked vegetables [avoid raw/ undercooked food and tap water].
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption.
- Add probiotic food [curd, sourdough bread] which will help maintain proper digestive function].
- Take plenty of water, liquids, orolyte, black tea, overripe bananas, coconut water, As loose motions decrease take soft diet, soft rice, bread, toast, cornflakes, dry fruits, salads.
- Avoid aerated drinks, milk, chilies, deep-fried foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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