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Diarrhea nd sore throat
My daughter is 16 years old, suffering from loose motions since last week. Please suggest medication
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Plenty oral fluids
Tab sporolax ds
Tab racecadrotil 100mg twice
Ors sachet in 1ltr water
Consult for further queries.
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How many episodes per day?h/o vomitting,fever?
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Enterogermina respule three times for three days. Oflox oz two times after food for five days.
Plenty of water n liquid lemonade electoral powder buttermilk.
Banana papaya as fruits. Home made light diet like porridge poha Upma semiliquid Khichdi.
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Loose motions for 1 week should not be ignored, especially when associated with throat symptoms.A detailed consultation can help identify the exact cause and guide proper treatment safely 🌸
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Don't eat outside food
Drink plenty of water and hygiene
ORS
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Loose motions for 1 week - likely infective diarrhea (viral/bacterial).
Main treatment is rehydration + symptomatic care.
Treatment :
1. ORS (most important)
- Sip frequently (after each stool)
2. Tab Zinc 20 mg OD × 10–14 days
3. Lactobacillus BD × 5 days
4. Antidiarrheal (if needed)
- Tab Loperamide 2 mg after each loose stool
(max 8 mg/day, avoid if fever/blood in stool)
5. If bacterial suspected (fever, persistent >5–7 days):
Tab Azithromycin 500 mg OD × 3 days
Diet
Light diet: rice, curd, banana
Avoid oily/spicy food, outside food
Next Steps
Continue ORS + zinc
Do stool routine + culture if not improving
Check for dehydration
Consult doctor if persists >7 days
Health Tips
Watch for:
- Dehydration (dry mouth, low urine)
- Blood in stool
- High fever
If present - urgent medical care
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do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice...
As your child age is 16 year we have to adjust dosage according to her
So book consulation with me
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
17 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, I can understand your concern. It can be due to mild gastritis.
Need to take bland items, no oil no spice diet like rice kanji or poha.
Can take cap. Bifilac 3 times a day before food for 5 days.
Drink ors liquid one litre per day in divided doses.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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