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What Causes Smelly Gas During Viral Infection?

Hi. My 18mt old was diagnosed with a viral infection last Wednesday and has now in the last two days had terrible smelling gas and seems worse at night with his legs pulled up under him and back curled and moans a lot. Is on varltoral anti imflamatorys twice a day and calpol also. Temp still fluctuates a lot and especially at bed time. Won t eat much or drink much. What is the smelly gas about or how can I help him?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
.There may be to reasons for smelly gas
1.     Constipation 2. May be because of drugs.
In both cases she should drink lot of water and other fluids, like soups and juices.
Fruits will also help in weakness and moving the bowel properly.
Viral fever may take five to seven days to resolve, so keep her supporting with diet and medicines till then.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck
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What Causes Smelly Gas During Viral Infection?

Hello, Welcome to HCM I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. .There may be to reasons for smelly gas 1. Constipation 2. May be because of drugs. In both cases she should drink lot of water and other fluids, like soups and juices. Fruits will also help in weakness and moving the bowel properly. Viral fever may take five to seven days to resolve, so keep her supporting with diet and medicines till then. Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome. Good luck