HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Frequent Diarrhea With Fever In Babies?

my baby (2 yrs old) had diarrohea for 2 days last week and was fine after that. Yesterday night again she had loose motion, i fail to understand why such frequently, she had mild fever also (99F) what shall i do, what medicines and what kind of food should be given to her?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Diarrhea with fever in a baby of 2 years that recurred after a week is most probably due to intestinal infection or viral infection giving stomach flu or bug.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult a Pediatrician.
Get stool and blood tests done so that a proper diagnosis is made as to whether there is intestinal infection and if present a course of an antibiotic will take care of it.
Also needed is to see the source of water and foods, whether contaminated or not. See what the child is playing with, the dirty hands to be washes and the toys and such things that the baby puts in the mouth to get intestinal infection and diarrhea.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
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]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Frequent Diarrhea With Fever In Babies?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Diarrhea with fever in a baby of 2 years that recurred after a week is most probably due to intestinal infection or viral infection giving stomach flu or bug. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Consult a Pediatrician. Get stool and blood tests done so that a proper diagnosis is made as to whether there is intestinal infection and if present a course of an antibiotic will take care of it. Also needed is to see the source of water and foods, whether contaminated or not. See what the child is playing with, the dirty hands to be washes and the toys and such things that the baby puts in the mouth to get intestinal infection and diarrhea.