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What Causes Stomach Cramps And Very Green Diarrhea In A 5 Year Old?
My 5 year old has stomach cramps and very green diarrhea. He was sick a few days ago but broke the fever two days ago. He said he's feeling better but is there anything I can give him to help him out? Should I take him to urgent care? Should I get him some pedialyte? Not sure what to do?
Mon, 26 May 2014
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. It seems your kid is having acute watery diarrhea. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements & ORS (Pedialyte)... Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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