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What Is Causing My Son S Persistent Loose Stools?
5 year old for 2 weeks every morning he threw up he has acide reflux and was worried about school not eating much stomach virus 2 full days his stool is dark brown like water now other 3 days still like water but tan and comes out like water only times he throws up last 3 days is in middle of night which dr tested his stool said it was viral and thiks the throwing up is his acide reflux is the runny stool going stop
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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It takes atleast 5 days to a week for any viral gastroenteritis episode to subside, for some it takes few weeks. No need to worry much, just keep them well hydrated by giving them plenty of fluids, electrolyte water etc. You can give him probiotic drinks and yogurt and reduce the amount of milk taken for a few days a it is not easily digested.
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Dr J Sravanthi, Peadiatrician and Neonatologist
It takes atleast 5 days to a week for any viral gastroenteritis episode to subside, for some it takes few weeks. No need to worry much, just keep them well hydrated by giving them plenty of fluids, electrolyte water etc. You can give him probiotic drinks and yogurt and reduce the amount of milk taken for a few days a it is not easily digested.
Hope this has helped you.
You can contact me if you have further queries.
Kindly vote as it does make a difference,
Good luck,
Dr J Sravanthi, Peadiatrician and Neonatologist
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