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What Causes Constant Diarrhea And Low Grade Fever?

I have a 13 year son who has not been feeling well for a few days. He has had diarrhea and a low grade fever. He doesn t have constant diarrhea but does go a few times a day. I also just noticed that he has black stuff on his tongue. after brushing his teeth most of the black stuff is gone but it is kind of gray. What could be going on?
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of constant diarrhea and low grade fever which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which is due to viral infection. It could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take Probiotics such as lactobacillus and maintain hydration of status by taking plenty of fluids. You should take Ibuprofen to along with proton pump inhibitors as well. You should take curd in diet. Take combination of an antibiotic and metronidazole. Start taking oral re-hydration fluids sip by sip to maintain the hydration. Visit general physician once and get it examined. You should go for blood tests as well and start treatment after proper examination.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Constant Diarrhea And Low Grade Fever?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of constant diarrhea and low grade fever which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which is due to viral infection. It could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take Probiotics such as lactobacillus and maintain hydration of status by taking plenty of fluids. You should take Ibuprofen to along with proton pump inhibitors as well. You should take curd in diet. Take combination of an antibiotic and metronidazole. Start taking oral re-hydration fluids sip by sip to maintain the hydration. Visit general physician once and get it examined. You should go for blood tests as well and start treatment after proper examination. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari