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Suggest Treatment For Viral Infection And Loose Stool
Question: My 15 month old daughter has been sick the last 6 nights in a row in her cot. No fever slight off form and her food. Today her poo is a little runny and clay coloured what could it be?
Brief Answer:
viral gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
It looks like your baby has a viral infection which can cause runny and clay colored stools . Don't worry.
Usually it is self limiting , resolving in 3 to 7 days.
What i usually advice is to cotinue routine feeding.
Avoid cows milk. Give ORS which is oral electrolyte solution like pedialyte frequently.
Make sure the urine output is atleast 6 times in a day.
Wishing speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
viral gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
It looks like your baby has a viral infection which can cause runny and clay colored stools . Don't worry.
Usually it is self limiting , resolving in 3 to 7 days.
What i usually advice is to cotinue routine feeding.
Avoid cows milk. Give ORS which is oral electrolyte solution like pedialyte frequently.
Make sure the urine output is atleast 6 times in a day.
Wishing speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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