How to treat loose motion and fever in a toddler?
Patient: hello sir My 2year bay is suffering form loose motion and fever from this Monday. after stool test they found some infection and given some antibiotic and paracetamol for fever he was good for 1 day/night but again gone for 4-5 times motion yesterday. doc is saying nothing to worry just leave it and just make sure intake is going on and passing urine properly. baby is good and playing as usual but just worry if nything is wrong further as he was for 1 day and again caused motion, any help/suggestion ?? Santosh Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of loose motion and fever which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis which could be due to a virus. It is due to disturbed metabolism and electrolyte imbalance in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start giving oral rehydration fluids sip by sip to maintain the hydration. You should take Probiotics such as lactobacillus. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined.  You should give Ibuprofen to child along with proton pump inhibitors as well. You should go for blood tests as well and start treatment after proper examination. I would suggest you to take antiemetic like domperidone and ranitidine for gastritis. Avoid giving any sharp and spicy food.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari