Diarrhea in a Child

Video call, one year old son, 4 episodes of diarrhea.
Address the concerns of mother.

Data Gathering

  • Take detailed paediatric history- all negative
  • Detailed questions of dehydration
  • Breastfed
  • Anyone else In the family with similar conditions?
  • Warning sign: less than two nappy a day

Diagnosis

  • It is a viral infection, commonly caused by rotavirus.
  • Nothing to worry, it’ll settle on its own. (Reassure)

Management

  • Rx- Oral rehydration
  • Oral hygiene
  • D: Bring the child the to GP
    • P: Can’t come now.
    • D: When can you come? (negotiate)
    • D: Needs to be seen within 24 hours.
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