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What Could Cold To Touch Body, Loss Of Appetiete, Crankiness And Lethargy In A Child With Autism Indicate?
My 5 yr old son, with autism, feels cold to the touch, he seems to have a bit of a stomach issue, no vomiting, just loss of appetite and cranky and lethargic , is eating a few things, temp was 97 just concerned - he is non verbal non receptive, so hard to get good answers ;(
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. The most common reason for such symptoms in this age group is self limiting viral infection. They usually improve over a period of few days with symptomatic management.
Also, the temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit is perfectly normal.
I would suggest you to start him on a probiotic such as enterogermina twice daily along with antacids such as Ranitidine or lansoprazole.
Hopefully this will boost up his appetite. Offer him regular feeds and oral fluids to prevent dehydration and lethargy.
You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen in case of fever episodes if they occurs.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. The most common reason for such symptoms in this age group is self limiting viral infection. They usually improve over a period of few days with symptomatic management.
Also, the temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit is perfectly normal.
I would suggest you to start him on a probiotic such as enterogermina twice daily along with antacids such as Ranitidine or lansoprazole.
Hopefully this will boost up his appetite. Offer him regular feeds and oral fluids to prevent dehydration and lethargy.
You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen in case of fever episodes if they occurs.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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