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How to treat frequent loose stools in my ten-month-old son?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10 months old son gets loose motions very frequently from the last two months. He was also admitted one time. Again he is having loose motions. I am giving him Econorm sachet. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent diarrhea and infection do occur at this age, as babies put many things in their mouth, which leads to contamination and infection. Hence, you have to take utmost care regarding the hygiene.Secondly, if there is any bottle feeding, please stop it gradually, as thi... Read Full »
Is antibiotic necessary when the stool report show pus cells?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is five years old. He has stomach pain and gone loose motion four to five times. He also vomited once. We took him to the doctor and he prescribed Taxim O DT 100 after stool analysis and also given Econorm. He also suggested a stool test again. Today, he had loose motion two times... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. His stool report is normal. If you have not started giving antibiotics, you can wait for a time. But if you already started giving antibiotics, please complete the course. He can also be shown a response to the antibiotic taken. Continue giving Econorm (Saccharomyces Bo... Read Full »
I am worried that my son may have swine flu. Should we get him tested for swine flu?
Query: Hello doctor, My 26 month old son had a 100-degree fever yesterday morning. So, I gave him Combiflam and he was fine the entire day. The next morning, he got a fever of 103-degree. So, we took him to the doctor, who said that it is a throat infection. Besides a fever and mild cough, he did not have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If he is active otherwise, I suggest you continue the medicines which the doctor has prescribed for one more day and closely monitor him. If he is easily tired, and not too active, then the swine flu test can be considered. If he is active but, a high fever continues ... Read Full »