A 5-year-old child comes to hospital with history of loose stools but no history of fever or blood in stools. Mother says he is irritable and drinks water if given. On examination eyes are sunken and on Skin pinch test--the skin retracted within two seconds but not immediately. What will be the appropriate management?
This child has acute diarrhea with some dehydration. So, the treatment of choice is ORS with zinc for 14 days. For treatment of some dehydration, 75 ml/kg ORS has to be given over 4 hours.
Administer the first dose of IV antibiotic and immediately refer to higher centre
Give oral antibiotics and ORS and ask the mother to continue the same and visit again next day
Consider severe dehydration sta IV fluids, IV antibiotics and refer to higher centre
ORS with zinc for 14 days
Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Including Diarrhea