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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Vomiting In A Child
Hi there, my son is 4yrs 4mths, he has mild diahorea 4days now and tonight he s started vomiting, I m trying to get drinks into him but he will only drink two syringe fulls, while he was vomiting the diahorea came too in his pants,he s sleeping and all he wants to do is sleep, I m just worried
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns. Don't worry. The most common reason for diarrhoea in this age group is a self limiting viral illness. The most important part of treatment requires good hydration and control of symptoms.
You may take the following measures to help him out:
1. Give him anti emetic such as domperidone or Ondensetrone for control of vomiting.
2. Since these episodes are associated with gastric acidity, antacids such as ranitidine or Digene are helpful.
3. Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy which includes ORS, lemonade, rice water, soups, buttermilk etc.
4. Start a zinc supplement such as Zinconia or ZnD for early recovery.
Hopefully this will be helpful. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns. Don't worry. The most common reason for diarrhoea in this age group is a self limiting viral illness. The most important part of treatment requires good hydration and control of symptoms.
You may take the following measures to help him out:
1. Give him anti emetic such as domperidone or Ondensetrone for control of vomiting.
2. Since these episodes are associated with gastric acidity, antacids such as ranitidine or Digene are helpful.
3. Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy which includes ORS, lemonade, rice water, soups, buttermilk etc.
4. Start a zinc supplement such as Zinconia or ZnD for early recovery.
Hopefully this will be helpful. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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