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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Presence Of Mucus In Stool

Hello doctor...my name is Mohua ...my son is three yrs old...since last 4 days he is passing stool with large amount of mucous in it..first 2 days it was associated with diarrhoea but now he is passing stool two times a days but mucous is still present...i had given him lactobacillus sachets ...he also had oral apthous for which i ve started polybion vitamin b- complex syrup....wat should i do ...is antibiotics a gud option for a kid..i heared too much antibiotics can reduce immunity level in future is it true plz help...
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Is there any fever or abdominal pain? Any blood in stools? Most of the gastroenteritis in children are viral, and need no antibiotics. Loose stools containing significant amount of mucus can suggest bacterial dysentery, but usually this will be associated with some fever, abdominal pain or bloody stools.

If he do not have any other symptoms mentioned, there is nothing wrong in waiting for 3-5 days with lactobacillus. Giving zinc for 14 days also is good. If it is not coming down by then, or if there are other symptoms mentioned, this needs antibiotic treatment. In such cases I used to give cefixime or Ciprofloxacin. Your pediatrician will guide you.

When indicated, antibiotics should be given without delay to avoid progression of infection to sepsis and other complications. It will not affect his immunity. Unnecessary courses are not good, as this will alter normal bacterial flora of gut.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Presence Of Mucus In Stool

Hi, Is there any fever or abdominal pain? Any blood in stools? Most of the gastroenteritis in children are viral, and need no antibiotics. Loose stools containing significant amount of mucus can suggest bacterial dysentery, but usually this will be associated with some fever, abdominal pain or bloody stools. If he do not have any other symptoms mentioned, there is nothing wrong in waiting for 3-5 days with lactobacillus. Giving zinc for 14 days also is good. If it is not coming down by then, or if there are other symptoms mentioned, this needs antibiotic treatment. In such cases I used to give cefixime or Ciprofloxacin. Your pediatrician will guide you. When indicated, antibiotics should be given without delay to avoid progression of infection to sepsis and other complications. It will not affect his immunity. Unnecessary courses are not good, as this will alter normal bacterial flora of gut. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician