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What Is The Treatment For Diarrhea In A Child?

My 5 yr old daughter has had diarrhea for past few days and I noticed this am it was light yellow in color. She does not have a fever...eating only a little and has been having accidents. I am a little concerned but not sure if I am just overly worried.
Fri, 17 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Diarrhea in a five-year-old child can be due to acute gastroenteritis. The main thing that we have to take care of diarrhea is to prevent dehydration. You should give more fluids to the child. Prebiotic like Enterogermina ampule should be given once a day for three days to increase intestinal immunity. Give more fluids to the child.

If loose stool persists, there is vomiting, then antibiotic needs to be started. An examination by a doctor should also be done so that we may not miss any important finding.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Patel
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What Is The Treatment For Diarrhea In A Child?

Hello, Diarrhea in a five-year-old child can be due to acute gastroenteritis. The main thing that we have to take care of diarrhea is to prevent dehydration. You should give more fluids to the child. Prebiotic like Enterogermina ampule should be given once a day for three days to increase intestinal immunity. Give more fluids to the child. If loose stool persists, there is vomiting, then antibiotic needs to be started. An examination by a doctor should also be done so that we may not miss any important finding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Patel