Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Should Be Taken For Fever, Loose Motions And Vomiting By A Child?

my 6 year old son is getting fever , along with vomiting and loose motions, the motions are also having a foul smell, which antibiotic to give, local doctor suggest viral , but his motions with foul smell indicates infection , which antibiotic to give and the dosage
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Sat, 4 Jul 2015 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 6 Jul 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
I gone through your question
your 6 year old son is having fever , vomiting and loose motions.
most common cause is viral infection which body heals it self in about 3 to 5 days. foul smell diarrhea not indicate that is need antibiotic therapy. you give Oral re hydration solution to replace water loss in loose motion and vomiting . give medicine for fever like paracetamol ( after feed, not empty stomach) and give medicine to control vomiting like domperidome (empty stomach). Doctor generally try to avoid overuse of antibiotics. as it reduce effectiveness of antibiotics .
thanks, have a healthy family
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Should Be Taken For Fever, Loose Motions And Vomiting By A Child?

I gone through your question your 6 year old son is having fever , vomiting and loose motions. most common cause is viral infection which body heals it self in about 3 to 5 days. foul smell diarrhea not indicate that is need antibiotic therapy. you give Oral re hydration solution to replace water loss in loose motion and vomiting . give medicine for fever like paracetamol ( after feed, not empty stomach) and give medicine to control vomiting like domperidome (empty stomach). Doctor generally try to avoid overuse of antibiotics. as it reduce effectiveness of antibiotics . thanks, have a healthy family