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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

my daughter has been feeling very tired, achy, and has had diarrhea every time she goes to the bathroom for about 3 weeks. She can function, and goes to work. but as the day progresses she is very lathargic. sleeps more than normal. not much a fever.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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You have not mentioned the age of the child which is very important. The case would different in each of the situation if it is a newborn, 6 month age or 6 years of age. If a diarrhoea continues for 3 weeks it may mean some malabsorption. The role of diet and diet change comes into play here. Diarrhoea can happen when a semi solid food or some different food is introduced as in case of a 6 month old child undergoing weaning. Lethargy is not a good sign. It might either indicate that the child is having dehydration and requires to be managed with ORS. A blood investigation and the investigation of the stool is also required.
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

You have not mentioned the age of the child which is very important. The case would different in each of the situation if it is a newborn, 6 month age or 6 years of age. If a diarrhoea continues for 3 weeks it may mean some malabsorption. The role of diet and diet change comes into play here. Diarrhoea can happen when a semi solid food or some different food is introduced as in case of a 6 month old child undergoing weaning. Lethargy is not a good sign. It might either indicate that the child is having dehydration and requires to be managed with ORS. A blood investigation and the investigation of the stool is also required.