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What Causes Stomach Ache, Fever And Loose Stools In A Child?

Hi, my kid is 2 years 3 months old and weights around 10.5 kgs.He is complaining of stomach ache frequently since last 3 days,but he had stool with a smell for a maximum of 2 times till yesterday.He also got fever yesterday but it went after giving fever medicine. But today he had loose stool for 2 times till now and slight watery discharge also

Could you please suggest treatment
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain stomach ache, loose stools or diarrhea can occur in toddlers due to causes like stomach flu or viral infection, bacterial infection, food poisoning etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Paediatrician or a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise blood tests as well as stool culture to rule out the exactt cause of the problem and treat accordingly..
In case if it is viral infection it can take around a week to ten days to resolve and you will be advised to maintain his hydration by giving plenty of water along with electrolytes in the form of oral rehydration salts..
Giving light meals and more of banana, rice and curd and cereals will help..
In case if it is due to bacterial infection at times antibiotics can be advised to be taken with caution not to increase diarrhea, therefore should not take without a doctor's prescription.
Maintaining hydration and light meals is a mainstay for resolution faster..
You can also do warm compresses over the abdomen to relive cramps..
Give him ample of rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Stomach Ache, Fever And Loose Stools In A Child?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain stomach ache, loose stools or diarrhea can occur in toddlers due to causes like stomach flu or viral infection, bacterial infection, food poisoning etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Paediatrician or a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise blood tests as well as stool culture to rule out the exactt cause of the problem and treat accordingly.. In case if it is viral infection it can take around a week to ten days to resolve and you will be advised to maintain his hydration by giving plenty of water along with electrolytes in the form of oral rehydration salts.. Giving light meals and more of banana, rice and curd and cereals will help.. In case if it is due to bacterial infection at times antibiotics can be advised to be taken with caution not to increase diarrhea, therefore should not take without a doctor s prescription. Maintaining hydration and light meals is a mainstay for resolution faster.. You can also do warm compresses over the abdomen to relive cramps.. Give him ample of rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.