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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Distended Stomach In Infants
Brief Answer:
Ensure continuous pedialyte
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually diarrhoea at this age is viral in nature.
It could take up to five days to settle.
Don't worry.
The distension could be due to electrolyte loss in stools esp potassium.
Continue pedialyte as sips every few minutes to keep him hydrated.
If distension continues to increase with low urine output consult with your pediatrician immediately.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Ensure continuous pedialyte
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually diarrhoea at this age is viral in nature.
It could take up to five days to settle.
Don't worry.
The distension could be due to electrolyte loss in stools esp potassium.
Continue pedialyte as sips every few minutes to keep him hydrated.
If distension continues to increase with low urine output consult with your pediatrician immediately.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Should I wake him up to drink the pedialyte every few hours? Or is it best to let him sleep?
Should I wake him up to drink the pedialyte every few hours? Or is it best to let him sleep?
Brief Answer:
better to wake up
Detailed Answer:
It is better to wake him up every few hours.
Ensure he drinks pedialyte.
Regards
better to wake up
Detailed Answer:
It is better to wake him up every few hours.
Ensure he drinks pedialyte.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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