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What Causes Fever, Diarrhea And Vomiting In Child?

Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015

Question: HI sir,
My 3.5 yrs old son was having fever, loose motions and vomtings a 5 days back. Visited Dr and prescribed : P250 ( for fever), BIFLAC Syrup and Emiset ( vomtings) along with ORS solution. Now fever, diarrhea, and Vomtings under control for past 3 days. But he has not passed the motion for 3 days and he is very crancky and he is reluctant to take any food intake. at times he is complaining stomach pain. COuld you please suggest any medicine for constipation and to control other symptoms.
Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Arun (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
try lactulose suppositories

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is normal for kids to have mild constipation after an episode of diarrhoea.
Don't worry it should settle soon.
Ensure he takes fruits and vegetables and drinks plenty of liquids.
If still he suffers from constipation I usually recommend dulcolax suppositories half inserted in the anus.
This will help him pass stools.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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