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My daughter is vomiting and is restless. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My dear daughter just completed 1 year yesterday and still on breastfeed (twice, a full day) along with normal food. She is lactose intolerant and was hypocalcemic (less calcium) by birth. Her doctor gave her OstoCalcium and retested after six months and she turned to be absolutely fin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Do not worry so much. What you are describing seems to be gastroenteritis. Continue the same medications which are going on. Watch for lethargy and dehydration. The matter should settle in two to three days. I suggest giving Enterogermina respule (probiotic vials), one r... Read Full »
Why is my baby passing stools for five times a day?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 6 months old. He has frequent stools, about four to five times in a day. He passes the stools about an hour after his meal every time. It is semisolid. Please suggest some medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a normal phenomenon in children of this age group. You need not be worried. There is no need to start any medication. What you could do is, give him some probiotic and enzyme supplements, continue with breastfeeding and complementary feeding (if started). Relax... Read Full »
What causes frequent stomach pain?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last five to six days, I am having frequent stomach pains. I am a vegetarian and have been in the new place for the last two months. I have been taking only fruits and salads here. This usually happens when I eat something other than fruits and vegetables and is accompanied by bo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, it seems to be indigestion issue. Maybe you have changed your diet style since you moved into the new place or a transitory gastric and intestinal disorder due to possible viral infection may have occurred. Anyway, that is not an issue to be that... Read Full »
Is it harmful if Enterogermina is placed in the nebulizer?
Query: Hello doctor, I put Enterogermina in the nebulizer by mistake and gave it to my 20-month-old baby. Is it dangerous? He is taking a cough syrup and an antibiotic. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Enterogermina (anti-diarrheic microorganisms, multiantibiotic-resistant Bacillus clausii) is a probiotic that is available in a capsule form and a solution form. It is used as a treatment for diarrhea that is acute or chronic. I believe it will not cause any harm in ... Read Full »
Why does my husband have loose motions and abdomen pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband is 28 years old. He had diarrhea before three days. He had vomited once and loose motions for about 7 to 8 times. Then, it stopped after taking Enterogermina thrice and he also had Electral. Then, the next day, he had outside food, but bland and non-spicy. He again has loose mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the information provided. Based on the data posted, it appears that the patient is dehydrated. I would recommend providing plenty of liquids such as water with ORS (oral rehydration salts), fruit juices, and coconut water to maintain hydration. H... Read Full »
Other than Enterogermina what medication can be given for gas problems in a 11-month-old child?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 11 months and 25 days old. He has some gas problem for last one week. And he is not eating properly, breastfeeding is done during night and one to two times in the afternoon. He does one potty a day, sometimes four potty, and watery potties also. He releases gas very often. P... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got your concern. No need to give Entrogermina (Bacillus Clausii) and Hemsi-D is tonic, is not for weight gain. At this age, he is more active than before so weight gain will be slower. Monitor his weight regularly give home food and breastfeeding. Give Albendazole, ... Read Full »
Please suggest medicine and diet to control diarrhea in a baby.
Query: Hi doctor, My baby girl is 7.5 months old and suffering from diarrhea since yesterday. Diarrhea: six episodes yesterday, two times in the night, once in the morning also puked out once in the morning. Gave Enterogermina twice yesterday and did not get any control yet. Please suggest medicine and al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please continue Enterogermina as going on. Also, give syrup Ondem for vomiting on SOS basis (as per the weight of the child). It is very important to maintain hydration of the child by giving ORS (as per the weight of the child) with each loose stool. It is not advi... Read Full »
My 3 and a half-month-old baby is suffering from loose motion. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My 3 and a half-month-old baby is suffering from loose motion. I am giving Enterogermina, but it is not working. She does potty all the time after feeding. What can be done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your baby is just 3 and a half-month-old, I wanted to know whether the child is exclusively breastfed or on any formula milk. If the child is on breast milk, then there is no issue, but if the child is on any formula milk, then there is a chance of contaminatio... Read Full »
How to manage nausea, loss of appetite and stomach pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been nauseous for nine days. I am traveling to a different state. I am feeling full since the last one day. Then I lost my appetite. It came out of the blue. Then I started having diarrhea, not straight on, but it will skip days. Then the day before yesterday, I had a half brown ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have an infection causing diarrhea.I suggest the following medicines:Tablet O2 (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) twice a day for five days after food.Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg Domperidone 10 mg twice a day for five days before food.Enterogermina (spores of poly-antibiotic r... Read Full »
Should I give my newborn Enterogermina?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby was born prematurely at 34 weeks. He went through phototherapy for jaundice treatment in his first week of birth for three days. He had lost weight after four days of his birth. Born weight 4.41 lbs. He is one month old and has gained up to 7.28 lbs when I last checked before s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that it is normal for children below six months to pass stools 10 to 20 times a day or once in two to three days. Both are fine and are not labeled as constipation or diarrhea. Therefore, no treatment is required in such cases. Treatment is only required whe... Read Full »