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Hello dr,my child is of 8 years old he had food poisoning like symptoms since 7 days we hv given probiotic and sporlac- sp tablets
He was eating v less quantity of fruit and drinks juice since 7 days
From today he had his meal
But he lost 5 kg in 7 days we r worrying shall he needs iv to restore his energy
Kindly help shall we ?
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
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Yes you need to give IV fluids
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5 kg in 7 days is some significant weight loss.. Kidnly consult peduatrician in person and have to examine and treat the child
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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
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7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If still oral intake less,child weak and dull then needs IV fluids
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
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16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
First check with properly on good weighing machine because this is a very severely loss from the weight. In that case, child should not be active also
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
Losing 5 kg in 7 days is significant. Can be due to dehydration and that might need an iv drip for correction. Better to consult a Paediatrician as soon as possible.
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