Suggest Treatment For Persistent Loose Stools In A Child

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017

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Fri, 20 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : My son is 2.5 years old.. He is playful but he is passing motions almost 7-8 times in 24 hrs normally his frequency to pass motion is 3-4 times.

There are no other issues.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 hours later)

Thank you.. Is there any medicine for sos situation.. Any syrup or something

Regards

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on diarrhea

Detailed Answer:
Hi...There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.

I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).

Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar