Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough With Loose Stools

Posted on Sat, 25 Mar 2017

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Sat, 25 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It appears to be due to viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for asking on this platform, I've reviewed the attachment.

Loose stool in this age particularly when it is preceded by cough is most likely due to some viral infection.

History of cough in sibling also gives a clue for viral infection.

Here the main aim of management is to give plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration along with zinc drop and probiotic.

I won't get worried for loose stool if baby is otherwise active, drinking fluids well and passing urine normally.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee