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Suggest Remedy For Stomach Flu With Diarrhea In Children
hello my 4 and 1/2 year old son spent 4 hours in the ER yesterday with stomach flu (3 days) and was rehyrdrated by IV fluid. Today he has no vomiting just diahorrea and we have now noticed that his stomach is bloated and hard and he is complaining of stomach pains. What should we do? Thanks
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Hello,
Primary guidelines are
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
- Allow him soft, light diet with avoidance of dairy fat, milk products.
- Get a prescription of antibiotic with zinc syrup from his pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
Primary guidelines are
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
- Allow him soft, light diet with avoidance of dairy fat, milk products.
- Get a prescription of antibiotic with zinc syrup from his pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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