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Suggest Treatment For Amoebiasis

what is the treatment for my baby son 2.5 years old having amoeba.? as per result of laboratory.he's in the hospital right now, he always look ok, but no too much appetite, still drink water and milk, eat biscuits a little and banana..., but his still have diarhea. this start last friday, vomiting and diarhea (5 times)-bring to doctor and dextrose for two hours then go home...sunday ok because of treatment in the hospital...monday, bring to hospital, no vomiting but approx. twice a day liquid stool..until now...
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history about your son of 2.5 years and understood the concerns.
Noted that he is in hospital and has the problems of no appetite, diarrhea got admitted and treated, no vomiting but approximately two loose motion a day continues.
Your doubt of amoebiasis needs to be confirmed by stool tests for three consecutive days.
Once diagnosed whether due to bacterial infection or viral or due to intolerance. the treatment becomes easy and composed of an antibiotic active against colonic pathology, Metronidazole, probiotics, fluid and electrolyte replacement under Pediatrician's supervision.
Do not try something at home, you need a proper prescription.
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Suggest Treatment For Amoebiasis

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history about your son of 2.5 years and understood the concerns. Noted that he is in hospital and has the problems of no appetite, diarrhea got admitted and treated, no vomiting but approximately two loose motion a day continues. Your doubt of amoebiasis needs to be confirmed by stool tests for three consecutive days. Once diagnosed whether due to bacterial infection or viral or due to intolerance. the treatment becomes easy and composed of an antibiotic active against colonic pathology, Metronidazole, probiotics, fluid and electrolyte replacement under Pediatrician s supervision. Do not try something at home, you need a proper prescription.