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Fever and stool

2020-10-10 11:16:20
My 9 months old baby is having fever since last 3 days. We gave him T98 drops and meftal p as suggested by the doctor. Once the temperature was elevated upto 102.5. His temperature is normal from last 14 hrs. He did not pass his stool for two days but today he has passed stool 3 times. Is is ok? Or should do blood test?
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As there is no fever since 14 hours so you should wait 2 days more... For loose stool you can give zinc syp and probiotic sachet... Continue paracetamol for fever....
Next Steps
if kid is dull and having high grade fever then go for blood reports...
Health Tips
give plenty of liquid orally... consult online if requires

Answered2020-10-10 12:00:30

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If child had fever more than 2-3 days and child is less than 2 year you should investigate child and do blood report
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Consult pediatrician in person or online

Answered2020-10-10 11:30:00

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Viral infection takes 3-5 days to settle. If baby doesn’t continue to pass loose stools, active, nothing to worry
Next Steps
If fever recurs, loose stools continue- get a complete fever work up and stool routine
Health Tips
Start Syr Z &D 1 ml once daily for 14 days Plenty of liquids Maintain hydration Syr Bifilac 2.5 ml thrice daily for 3 days

Answered2020-10-10 11:55:14

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