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What Causes Loose Motion And Fever?

hi, my baby is 2 month 24 days old.he had loose motion with fever from yesterday. yesterday he had it 5-6 times. today it happends 2 times from morning (right now its 1.37 pm) and his fever is 99 deg approx. he is taking formula from the very beginning of hi birth and does not want to take breast milk.from today i am giving him rice salaine. is it ok?
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of loose motion and fever 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 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 Loose Motion And Fever?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of loose motion and fever 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 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