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Are IV Fluids And Antibiotics Sufficient To Treat Stomach Infection And Colitis In A Child?
My daughter, who is 4-years old had stomach infection last week and she was admitted to the hospital. Diagnosis - Colitis. Treated with IV fluids and antibiotics. She discharged from the hospital. Now she is not having motions since two days and she is feeling incomfortable.
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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As she is in recovery phase of disease there may be persistent synptoms.
Diarrhoea in children is usually self limiting. It requires supportive care by maintaining nutrition and hydration.
I would suggest the following
1. Home made Oral rehydration solution: To a glass of boiled and cooled water add 20 gms or glucose or sucrose(Sugar) and a pinch of common table salt. Feed the child as much as possible. Alternate with Tender Coconut water
2. Maintain Nutrition: Dhal water, wheat porridge, rice water
Consult Physician when you notice following red signs
1. Dry oral mucosa which implies dehdration
2. Absence of tears while crying
3. Blood/mucous in stools
4. Irritability
5. Decreased movements and excessive sleepiness
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
As she is in recovery phase of disease there may be persistent synptoms.
Diarrhoea in children is usually self limiting. It requires supportive care by maintaining nutrition and hydration.
I would suggest the following
1. Home made Oral rehydration solution: To a glass of boiled and cooled water add 20 gms or glucose or sucrose(Sugar) and a pinch of common table salt. Feed the child as much as possible. Alternate with Tender Coconut water
2. Maintain Nutrition: Dhal water, wheat porridge, rice water
Consult Physician when you notice following red signs
1. Dry oral mucosa which implies dehdration
2. Absence of tears while crying
3. Blood/mucous in stools
4. Irritability
5. Decreased movements and excessive sleepiness
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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