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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions In A Child
a eighteen months kid suffering from the loss motions since 3 days on words.
for that purpose MBBS , DCH doctor has given treatment like
oflamaxin , oral suspention , eritthromicion medicins are given for the chid.
but till now kid has not covered fro the loss motions. then what i will do?
for that purpose MBBS , DCH doctor has given treatment like
oflamaxin , oral suspention , eritthromicion medicins are given for the chid.
but till now kid has not covered fro the loss motions. then what i will do?
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry. Most of the gastroenteritis in this age group are due to self limiting viral illnesses. They gradually improve over a period of a week. There is no need for antibiotics unless and until bacterial infection is suspected as in blood or mucous with stools and a high fever.
I see such patients regularly at my clinic and advice the following for a better recovery:
- Regular feeds and fluids. Oral rehydration therapy with ORS, lemonade, buttermilk and soups is useful to prevent dehydration secondary to diarrhoea.
- a zinc supplement such as ZnD or Zinconia for next 2 weeks. Zinc helps in regeneration of damaged mucosa and speedy recovery..
- for secretory diarrhoea, Racecadotril granules also help.
- Probiotics such as Enterogermina are useful.
Hopefully this will help you.
I would be happy to help you for any further questions.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry. Most of the gastroenteritis in this age group are due to self limiting viral illnesses. They gradually improve over a period of a week. There is no need for antibiotics unless and until bacterial infection is suspected as in blood or mucous with stools and a high fever.
I see such patients regularly at my clinic and advice the following for a better recovery:
- Regular feeds and fluids. Oral rehydration therapy with ORS, lemonade, buttermilk and soups is useful to prevent dehydration secondary to diarrhoea.
- a zinc supplement such as ZnD or Zinconia for next 2 weeks. Zinc helps in regeneration of damaged mucosa and speedy recovery..
- for secretory diarrhoea, Racecadotril granules also help.
- Probiotics such as Enterogermina are useful.
Hopefully this will help you.
I would be happy to help you for any further questions.
Take care
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