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?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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The oily substance you noticed could be due to:

Excess sebum: Anal glands produce sebum, which can mix with stool.

Mucoid discharge: The anus naturally produces mucus, which can appear oily.

Dietary factors: Consuming oily foods or supplements (e.g., fish oil) might contribute to the oily appearance.

Gastrointestinal issues: Certain conditions, such as malabsorption or pancreatitis, can cause oily stools.

When to be concerned

Persistent or excessive oil: If the issue persists or worsens.

Other symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in stool.

Changes in stool color or consistency: If stools become pale, greasy, or floating.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Paediatrician

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Can I take Dolo 650 while breastfeeding? My babies are 6 months old and I'm feeling feverish with body pain. Is it safe?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm really concerned about my son. He's having skin itching but there aren't any rashes. He's been scratching his head, arm, behind his neck, and foot, and there hasn't been any fever or infection recently. I've noticed his appetite seems to be increasing all of a sudden, and he sometimes complains of abdominal pain. I discovered white particles in his stool, but I did deworm him last month. Right now, he's on an antihistamine. This same kind of itching happened last year, and he was advised to take Banocide syrup along with the antihistamine, and it took almost a month to clear up. I'm really worried. What could be causing this, and what should I give him for the itching and abdominal pain?

Thats Urticaria,identify the allergen and avoid it,also visit dermatologist for appropriate management

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