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Acute gastroenteritis with rash
Sir, my 23 months old son is suffering with vomitings and loose stools. He is on prebiotic and oflox treatment. But the acidic nature of his stool and indigestion is so severe that he is having rash. Does this medicines reduce the acidic nature of the stool. How to reduce it and how to get rid of this rash... He is suffering a lot...
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Rash at which part of body?
ORS, syrup Zinc acetate, probiotics... These should be first line treatment.
Avoid milk till diarrhoea, give other solid foods, curd, butter milk, coconut water, lemonade, etc...don't give glucose water.
For perianal rashes, wash with water after every stool then dry it and apply Zinc Oxide cream.
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if not relieved in a day or two or problem increases, consult Pediatrician in person.
Health Tips
maintain proper hygeine, frequent hand wash with soap-water, specially before meal.
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Plz consult your paediatrician asap for physical examination and treatment.
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