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What Causes Fever And Loose Motion Of A 2.5 Years Old?

My child is 2.5 years old, and she is having very watery stools since yesterday. A total of 4 times today. The last time there are some redness which I am not sure if it's blood as I applied quite a lot of drapolean on her for her rash due to the liquid motion. She also just vomited once today and had fever of about 38 since Friday, when her liquid motion started. Should I be alarmed?
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of fever and loose motion which is due to viral infection of body leading to acute gastroenteritis. It could be due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along with oral rehydrating solution. You should maintain the hydration of the body by taking plenty of oral fluids. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit pediatrician/gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should take antibiotic empty stomach one hour before meal.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Fever And Loose Motion Of A 2.5 Years Old?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of fever and loose motion which is due to viral infection of body leading to acute gastroenteritis. It could be due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along with oral rehydrating solution. You should maintain the hydration of the body by taking plenty of oral fluids. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit pediatrician/gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should take antibiotic empty stomach one hour before meal. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari