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Suggest Remedies For Loose Stool In A Toddler

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Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Question: Hi ,

My Daughter age is 2.2 year from last 2 days she is having lose motion , she is active playing a lot

should i visit doctor or do i need to give her any medicine ?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please give her ORS

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query at HealthcareMagic.

Your daughter is most probably suffering from a viral gastroenteritis. It is a self limiting condition. The treatment consists of giving ORS or gatorade after each motion and vomiting or whenever the child wants it. Give her adequate solid food whenever she wants it. Resrict milk and juice intake.

Look for signs of dehydration like decreased urination, dry sunken eyes, fussiness, dry mouth, excessive thirst, etc. If excessive motions or blood in stools then also its time to see a doctor. If it does not get better in 5 days then also its time to see doctor.

Hope it helps

Dr Vaishalee
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Suggest Remedies For Loose Stool In A Toddler

Brief Answer: Please give her ORS Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query at HealthcareMagic. Your daughter is most probably suffering from a viral gastroenteritis. It is a self limiting condition. The treatment consists of giving ORS or gatorade after each motion and vomiting or whenever the child wants it. Give her adequate solid food whenever she wants it. Resrict milk and juice intake. Look for signs of dehydration like decreased urination, dry sunken eyes, fussiness, dry mouth, excessive thirst, etc. If excessive motions or blood in stools then also its time to see a doctor. If it does not get better in 5 days then also its time to see doctor. Hope it helps Dr Vaishalee