Suggest Treatment For Primary Complex In A Child

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2014

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Question : A 4 year old old has the complaints of fever on and off ,cough and vomiting for 2 weeks and the blood investigation shows TC : 8400, neutropil: 46, eshnophil: 7% and lecocyte count :53 sir could u plz tell me what is the diagnosis of the child and what is the management?

Answered by Dr. Arun (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
could be primary complex

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
The reports and the history you mentioned looks like primary complex.
The blood tests you mentioned are normal which is expected in this illness.
Primary complex is because of tuberculosis .
It can be treated complete with 6 months course of medicines.

I suggest you to continue present treatment .

Following up with your doctor periodically should be done to assess treatment response.

Give protein rich foods like dhal, eggs, dates, milk.

Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Arun (17 minutes later)

Sir he is all ways regecting to take food. If he take also vomiting could u Plz give us some suggesion? He always looks bull not active.

Answered by Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
try emeset

Detailed Answer:
You can give emeset before food. I usually give around 5ml.
His dullness will improve soon once the medicine s start working
This.usually takes one to two months.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T