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Diarrhea ,4 times a day
14 month kid, passing loose stool 4 times a day after every feed , I gave him zinc supplement , entroflora,and antibiotics, but not reduced, wat else to give ?
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Since many days baby had diarrhoea,. give ors 10 ml/ kg after every loose stool zinc for 14 days 5 ml once a day[5ml/20mg ], sachet bifilac half sachet twice a day for 3 days
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If any danger signs present [ decrease urine, abdomen distension, dry mouth and decreased tears, lethargy , altered sensorium, blood in stools] immediately go to physical consultation
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Give soft diet, cereal based diet, curd, frequent breast feeding
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Do stool test
What is colour of motion if white then give. Lactose free milk
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Dr. Tanvi Bafna
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Pune
This has been going on for how long ?
And is every stool watery and liquid in consistency ??
If the child is active and there is no dehydration and child passing good amount of urine you do not need to worry.
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