Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea And Vomiting In A Child
my grandson 7 years old has has about 3 weeks of diarrhea & some vomiting on and off with some accidents at school he has been dealing with this way too long & his parents finally took him to the dr yesterday with an X-ray done with no neg results and blood test today?? no fecal done?? today his sister of 6 years was sent home after an accident of diarrhea also and she did have a bout of upset stomach about 10 days ago no fever just urgency to the bathroom today the 7 year old seem more lethargic as a grandparent i am very concerned
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hi,
I suggest you give ORS (oral rehydration solution) immediately and take them for a stool test.
Give a lot of fluid. Don't give any antibiotics until stool culture is taken. Don't give them milk either.
After you give stool samples start them on Metronidazole.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini,
General & Family Physician
I suggest you give ORS (oral rehydration solution) immediately and take them for a stool test.
Give a lot of fluid. Don't give any antibiotics until stool culture is taken. Don't give them milk either.
After you give stool samples start them on Metronidazole.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....