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Suggest Treatment For Loose Stools And Sore Throat In A Child

my baby has a sore throat. He keeps coughing and his voice is quite hoarse. we thought it was just a cold, however his poo is now runny and frequent, around 7 times per day. Also, we found blood in his cot and sleeve of his baby grow. The blood is diluted so we are assuming it has orignated from his mouth however there are no signs of any cuts. Please help
Thu, 21 May 2020
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Hello,

How old is your baby? It is unusual for children under 18 months to have a throat infection that requires antibiotics. Sometimes, a viral cough can irritate the lining of the throat making it painful or dry. Hoarseness of voice and harsh cough is more consistent with croup - a common viral infection that will go away in 7-10 days. Croup usually causes seal like cough or barking in the early morning hours (2-4 am) and gets better with steamy showers or cold air. Having runny poo is also a sign of a viral infection, and can come with croup. If he is truly coughing up blood, rather than this just being a scratch on his body or in his mouth, he needs to see his pediatrician.

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

Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
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Suggest Treatment For Loose Stools And Sore Throat In A Child

Hello, How old is your baby? It is unusual for children under 18 months to have a throat infection that requires antibiotics. Sometimes, a viral cough can irritate the lining of the throat making it painful or dry. Hoarseness of voice and harsh cough is more consistent with croup - a common viral infection that will go away in 7-10 days. Croup usually causes seal like cough or barking in the early morning hours (2-4 am) and gets better with steamy showers or cold air. Having runny poo is also a sign of a viral infection, and can come with croup. If he is truly coughing up blood, rather than this just being a scratch on his body or in his mouth, he needs to see his pediatrician. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician