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Fever with dysentery
My child who is 4 years old suffering from high fever and dysentery.
Have given parcetamol in reqular interval but it's not working after some time fever come again.
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Please consult in person
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Is there blood in stools? If yes antibiotics may be required
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Can give ors, zinc and paracetamol
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Consult will help to guide in treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ajay K R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
If it is associated with blood in loose motions then we will call it dysentery. If such is the condition. Antibiotics to be started preferably cefixime. Along with that give ORS, Zinc and probiotics
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