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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea In An Infant

Posted on Sat, 19 Mar 2016

Question: Hi my toddler which is 1 year and 2 months has been having diarrhea for about 4 days now, it's a pale yellow color and he has really bad smelling farts. Everytime he farts it's a sign that he went #2 but it's not soft it's all water. Pleas Help!

Answered by Dr. Arun (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use oral rehydration solution

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Loose stools at this age is usually viral infection which may last a week in some children.
I usually recommend oral rehydration solution like pedialyte to be given in sips frequently to maintain hydration.
Pepto-Bismol isn't recommended for kids.
Probiotics like saccharomyces can be given once daily to help in recovery.
Zinc drops at 10 mg per day is recommended for all diarrhoea at this age for total of 14 days. This helps in healing intestinal layers.
Ensure your toddler passes urine atleast six to eight times a day.
If he becomes dull or low urine output consult with your pediatrician.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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