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Suggest Treatment For The Stomach Pain And Temperature

My 4 year old son started throwing up on Friday morning as if he has a stomach bug and was running a temp of 102.7. We gave him small sips of pedialyte to keep him hydrated and motrin for the fever which seemed to help. Starting late Friday night he started having stomach cramps and diarrhea but no more vomiting or fever. Every time he eats he runs to the bathroom and goes again. It is very watery, foul smelling, and foamy. Is it a stomach bug or something more serious?
Wed, 28 May 2014
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i have gone through your query.Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, but the good news is that it's often caused by infections that don't last long.it is usually brought on by gastrointestinal (GI) infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites.Rotavirus infection is a frequent cause of viral gastroenteritis in kids.if i was your treating doctor then i wud advice following simple steps
Oral rehydration solution (ORS) or plain water (if the child is eating food) may be used to replace fluids lost from diarrhea.
Allow your child to drink as much fluid as he wants.
Keep giving the ORS until your child's stools return to normal.
ofloxacin plus ornidazole syp can be given to stop diarrhea.
Give your child frequent small meals, at least 6 a day, while he is having diarrhea.
easily digestible foods, such as rice cereal, pasta, breads, cooked beans, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, and bananas can be given.
after 6-7 days when diarrhea stops a deworming drug like albendazole can be given for any worm infestation.
Hope this ans helps. wish your child a speedy recovery.

Regards
Dr. Shesh
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Suggest Treatment For The Stomach Pain And Temperature

hello i have gone through your query.Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, but the good news is that it s often caused by infections that don t last long.it is usually brought on by gastrointestinal (GI) infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites.Rotavirus infection is a frequent cause of viral gastroenteritis in kids.if i was your treating doctor then i wud advice following simple steps Oral rehydration solution (ORS) or plain water (if the child is eating food) may be used to replace fluids lost from diarrhea. Allow your child to drink as much fluid as he wants. Keep giving the ORS until your child s stools return to normal. ofloxacin plus ornidazole syp can be given to stop diarrhea. Give your child frequent small meals, at least 6 a day, while he is having diarrhea. easily digestible foods, such as rice cereal, pasta, breads, cooked beans, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, and bananas can be given. after 6-7 days when diarrhea stops a deworming drug like albendazole can be given for any worm infestation. Hope this ans helps. wish your child a speedy recovery. Regards Dr. Shesh