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Can my 3-year-old will get sepsis again?
Query: Hi doctor, My 3-year-old son was diagnosed with sepsis with SIRS, three days back. But, now his WBC and C-reactive protein are within limits. Will he have sepsis again? He frequently gets wheezing and allergic cough. He is currently taking Amclav. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Sepsis means infection in the blood. If the investigations like CBC (complete blood count), urine culture, blood culture, CRP (C-reactive protein) are normal, it means that the child has been treated for this infection. 2. Usually, this happens because of infe... Read Full »
How to treat vomiting and loose motion in a small child?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 10 months old, and her weight is 14.7 lbs. She has vomiting and loose motion from the morning. We are giving her ORS. What is the medicine given for vomiting and loose motion? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Giving ORS (oral rehydration solution) is good. It will treat dehydration and try to make them in the right concentration. Try to have one sachet in one-liter water. You can give her syrup Zincolife 5 ml (Elemental zinc) once a day for 14 days, and syrup Ondem 2.5 ml (O... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for acute diarrhea and vomiting.
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 21 months old. He is suffering from very acute diarrhea. That is four to five times in an hour and frequent vomiting, four times a day from the last four days. We consulted a local doctor. He advised the attached prescription and stool test. As per him it is due to severe bac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your child. I have seen the attached documents (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. Yes, this seems to be acute diarrhea, probably viral diarrhea. 2. As you told the baby is otherwise active and also is asking to eat tha... Read Full »