Suggest Treatment For Fever,cold And Dysentry In A Child

Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014

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Tue, 29 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi may baby boy is 19 month old he is suffering from Fever , cold , dysentery from lst three days now he is very week and very ill , i am giving him Crocin for fever , mebarid for dysentry and , T-rimic for Cold but he is not recover pls suggest what medicine i should give him as Docotor also not giving gud medicines . I am very worried for him pls help me or sugges any gud child specialest in mumbai XXXXXXX west

Answered by Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
How is the urine output

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

From your description it looks like your son has viral gastroenteritis. Usually it takes 5 days to see improvement.

How is the urine output and thirst?

If he is passing urine atleast 6 times a day and thirsty, you can continue medicines given by your doctor along with ORS liquid 100 ml for each loose motion. If he is passing less urine consult your nearby hospital for he may require admission and intra venous fluids for dehydration.

Wishing him speedy recovery.

Regards
Dr Arun

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (19 minutes later)

Yes he is passing urine 6 times above but now he is suffreing from fever and cold cough very badly , my doctor is not gud that's why i am asking with you , pls suggest any tips and medicine for that. also may be he is teeth are coming so what i do for that . pls help me

Answered by Dr. Arun (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
t minic us good enough

Detailed Answer:
T minic is good enough for cold.
But if fever and cough is persistent, your son needs re examination to rule out throat or chest infection.
I usually prescribe antibiotics like azithromycin 100 mg once daily for 5 days.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)

I am not satisfy with your answer :-( , may be 19 months baby staring teeth and back jaw that why fever is not going to down so now what i should do ? pls explain with syrup medicines.

Answered by Dr. Arun (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines are not going to be effective unless the cause is treated...

Detailed Answer:
Fever could be due to teething but it doesn't explain the cough and cold. Based on your history, it looks to be viral infection. But without clinical examination, the possibilities of chest infection cannot be ruled out.

It's better to get her examined as already said.
If you miss out chest infection, you are putting your kid in great risk.

I am sorry, if my answer was not satisfactory. But my suggestions are in the best interest of your child. Treatment is to be personalised based on the individuals clinical condition.

I wish her a speedy recovery...

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad