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Loose stool vomiting
We had outside food and now suffering with loose stool and vomiting. Loose stool 3 days 4-5 times. Vomit starting from today 1 time. No pain. My wife is breast feeding to my younger son. Please advice a medicine
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It is due to food poisoning.
No need to worry . Take home based food
Plenty of water.
If
Next Steps
take tab vomistop when vomiting or feel nauseaous
tab meftal spas of pain abdomen
Health Tips
1 full sachet of ORS added to 1 liter water
home based food
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Its a mild food poisoning
Since there is no pain , mostly it is non infectious
Next Steps
ORS 2-3/day
Plenty of oral fluid
Tab vyzilac twice daily for 3 days
T emeset if further vomiting
Avoid spicy and heavy meals
Health Tips
Hand hygiene
Avoid glass or utensils sharing with family members
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This looks like acute food-related gastroenteritis causing loose stools and vomiting. Since there is no severe pain or fever, it is usually mild and settles in a few days with proper fluids and simple treatment.
Next Steps
Start oral rehydration solution (ORS) frequently to prevent dehydration. For vomiting, ondansetron can be used if prescribed, and for loose stools a probiotic or racecadotril is commonly given. Your wife can continue breastfeeding safely, as it helps protect the baby.
Health Tips
Avoid outside food, oily and spicy items for a few days and take soft home food. Drink plenty of fluids like ORS, coconut water, and clear soups. If there is blood in stools, high fever, severe weakness, or reduced urine, visit a doctor immediately.
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✓Most likely its mild food-related gastroenteritis.
✓It is safe to continue breastfeeding , dont stop.
✓With adequate oral fluids and correct medicines (enterogrrmina sachet, respule bd,ORS,Racecadotril 100 mg bd for 3 days )
it should settle in 2–3 days.
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✓food like Rice, curd, banana
Soft khichdi,Coconut water will be helpful
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For now consider a soft diet and avoid spicy, oily and outside food.
Hydrate properly by taking ORS 1 sachet in 1 litre of water -300ml to be taken with every loose stool
Cap Vizylac three times a day for 3 days
For more information consult on Practo
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Most likely Acute gastroenteritis (food poisoning)
– Because symptoms started after outside food
Next Steps
1.ORS:
👉 1 sachet in 1 litre water
👉 Sip frequently
Coconut water
2.cap Actigut 1 cap 3 times daily for 5 day
nothing worry about breastfeeding with this medication
Health Tips
Eat Soft food (khichdi, banana, curd)
Avoid oily & spicy food
Small frequent sips
Proper hand washing
No outside food
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So this looks like food poison.Watch for symptoms of stomach pain or more episodes of vomiting and loose motion.
Re hydration is very necessary since there are 4,5 episodes of loose motion patient ll be dehydrated.
Tender coconut water,rice soup,ORS can help.
Mix 1 sachet of ORS 21.8gm in 1Litre water and drink it after every episode of loose motion or vomiting.
Next Steps
if symptoms continues or gets worse,she ll need antibiotics.
Health Tips
Re hydration is very necessary since there are 4,5 episodes of loose motion patient ll be dehydrated.
Tender coconut water,rice soup,ORS can help.
Mix 1 sachet of ORS 21.8gm in 1Litre water and drink it after every episode of loose motion or vomiting.
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This sounds like acute gastroenteritis / food poisoning, which is common after outside food.
Loose stools for 3 days and a single episode of vomiting without pain or fever usually indicates a mild infection or food-related irritation.
The most important treatment is rehydration. Breastfeeding should be continued — it is safe and beneficial for the baby.
⚠️ Avoid
• Anti-diarrheal drugs like loperamide unless advised
• Self-starting antibiotics (often not needed and can worsen symptoms)
Next Steps
• Increase fluids: ORS, water, rice water, soup
• Light diet: banana, rice, curd, toast
• Monitor for dehydration (low urine, dry mouth, dizziness)
• If loose stools persist >5 days, fever appears, blood in stool, or vomiting increases → consult immediately
Health Tips
• Continue breastfeeding normally
• Wash hands well to avoid spread
• Avoid outside food until fully recovered
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp
92469306 seven four
Dr.Harichandana,
MBBS, MD(General medicine)
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