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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea In An Infant?
My 2 3/4 year old vomited all day yesterday but hasnt stopped vomiting. Now diarrhea with black specks. Has had fevers up to 39.5. Very sleepy, not eating, drinking a little water. Started 36 hours ago. She helped prepare raw chicken for dinner night before vomiting began. What are the black specks? Does it sound like poisoning from the raw chicken? When should I visit my doctor. I am getting a stool sample taken tomorrow.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Child can have food poisoning due to raw/undercooked meat and can present with Dysentry. Black specs can be Malena(black tarry shiny stools) or clotted blood.
She might require an antiboitic course in form of Injection Ceftriaxone or oral Cephalexin or ciplox with Metronidazole. Get her stool test done at the earliest. And hydrate her frequently as she might land up in dehydration. Give her anti-inflammatory in form of paracetamol to relieve fever.
She might require an antiboitic course in form of Injection Ceftriaxone or oral Cephalexin or ciplox with Metronidazole. Get her stool test done at the earliest. And hydrate her frequently as she might land up in dehydration. Give her anti-inflammatory in form of paracetamol to relieve fever.
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