Suggest treatment for child suffering from throat infection and dehydration
Patient: Hello doctor, My 3 yrs old baby has severe throat infection, cold and fever. Having dehydration because of throat infection. I don t want to give IV fluid since it hurts a lot. Please tell me how to treat her and to avoid dehydration. Can i give Electrolyte drink now? Please suggest.. Im very much worried. Doctor: Hi,Due to fever and intake of oral fluid is less then there are chances of having hydration.As there is no vomiting you can give oral liquids like electraol powder or ORS liquids frequently.If oral fluids are enough then there is no need of giving IV fluids.See for signs of dehydration like irritation of child, sleepy, lithargy and passing of less urine.Go for treatment of throat infection.Ok and take care.Ok and take care.