Toddler with stomach pain and skin rash

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Asked for Male, 5 Years

Hello doctor, My son is of age 5 years weighs 20 kgs has complained about stomach pain 5 days back and got rashes allover the body (like hives). Paediatrician recommend cefixime 100 mg for 5 days but after the first dose he started having loose motions 3 times a day and nausea and today's is almost 4th day still having loose motions. Shal I start OFM or need to wait. Please suggest I am worried he is not eating due to loss of appetite and nausea.

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Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Might be due to allergies, need detailed assessment. In severe allergic conditions, pain abdomen can occur

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

Need to check physically once