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My child is suspected of being sexually abused. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Would a 4-year old child, who is diagnosed with gastroenteritis, show severe inflammation from rectum all the way up to the tail end of the colon? He was diagnosed based on vomiting and diarrhea. His vomit and diarrhea were of the consistency of thick peanut butter and both looked ide... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really very unfortunate that you are dealing with this problem. For gastroenteritis to cause such a massive inflammation of colon there should be some associated symptoms like fever or pain in abdomen. Gastroenteritis should have persisted for a longer period of ... Read Full »
Is diarrhea in a baby due to viral infection?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 1 year and 10 months old. Two weeks ago, she had severe diarrhea and around her thighs and around her genitals, there was inflammation. The doctor says that because diarrhea is a type of virus and inflammation of the fungus. The doctor prescribed Clotrimazole and burns ointmen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but do not worry. By what you quote it seems that your child probably has got acute gastroenteritis with inflammation at thighs and scrotal region. In my opinion, you should giv... Read Full »
Why does my baby have fever, skin rash and lip swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, My 2-year-old baby is suffering from fever, skin rashes, cough and vomiting after meal. What is the problem? What shall I do now? Her lips have got swollen. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. 1. Fever with rash, vomiting and swelling of lips can occur in dengue fever and measles. 2. I think that you should do complete blood count, CRP levels (C-reactive protein) and NS1 Antigen test (dengue). 3. The child should be immedi... Read Full »
Why does my daughter vomits food without fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, who is turning eight next week, has had a few bouts of vomiting in the recent weeks. A few weeks ago, it was accompanied by fever, and it was over within 48 hours. Now, before two days she threw up again without fever. We put her on a bland diet for 24 hours and yesterday she... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Vomiting in a seven year old child can be due to a stomach infection, acute gastroenteritis, and acidity. In my opinion, I suggest her antiemetic syrup like syrup Emeset 1 teaspoon (Ondansetron) in an empty stomach three times a day f... Read Full »
What can I give to my 2.5-year-old for a stomach ache?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic a... Read Full »