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How Can Severe Diarrhea After An Appendectomy Be Treated?
My son had his appendix removed and has had diarrhoea now for a week and a half a stool specimen has been sent but no results as yet. The diarrhoea has a strong offensive smell. He has lost slot of weight . He is taking fluids and a small amount of food. What do you suggest?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
First maintain vitals and hydration of the patient by regularly fluids, give orally if possible and metro can be given as iv
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