Question 1

My son accidentally drank some diluted Dettol a couple of days ago. I reacted quickly by brushing his teeth and making him drink a lot of water. Thankfully, he seems normal now and I haven't noticed any effects yet. Should I be worried about any side effects showing up later?

Accepted Answer

The oily substance you noticed could be due to:

1. *Excess sebum*: Anal glands produce sebum, which can mix with stool.
2. *Mucoid discharge*: The anus naturally produces mucus, which can appear oily.
3. *Dietary factors*: Consuming oily foods or supplements (e.g., fish oil) might contribute to the oily appearance.
4. *Gastrointestinal issues*: Certain conditions, such as malabsorption or pancreatitis, can cause oily stools.

_When to be concerned_

1. *Persistent or excessive oil*: If the issue persists or worsens.
2. *Other symptoms*: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in stool.
3. *Changes in stool color or consistency*: If stools become pale, greasy, or floating.

Question 2

I'm concerned about my 2-year-old daughter who weighs about 12 kg. Shes been having constipation and after visiting the doctor, we were advised to give her 7.5 ml of Smuth Syrup every night. Is this dosage appropriate for a child her age? I'm a bit worried and just want to make sure its safe for her.

Accepted Answer

consult a pediatrician before starting laxative syrups for small child

Question 3

My 3-month-old baby has had loose motions three times in the last 12 hours. It's Diwali and many doctors are unavailable. Should we be worried? What should we do?

Accepted Answer

keep a close observation about baby activities,any signs of lethargy, immediately visit hospital,feed your baby well and consult your doctor as soon as possible

I'm currently breastfeeding and have been prescribed Amoxyclav 625 for pharyngitis. I'm really worried about whether it's safe to use while nursing. Could it affect my baby? If it's not safe, what other antibiotics could I take instead?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

More Paediatrics Health Queries

My son accidentally drank some diluted Dettol a couple of days ago. I reacted quickly by brushing his teeth and making him drink a lot of water. Thankfully, he seems normal now and I haven't noticed any effects yet. Should I be worried about any side effects showing up later?

My 3-month-old baby has had loose motions three times in the last 12 hours. It's Diwali and many doctors are unavailable. Should we be worried? What should we do?

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