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What Is The Cause For My Baby's Swollen Belly?

Hello, my son is 3 years old, he has a stomach flu, vomiting and diarrhea. Now he looks very skinny. However, today his stomach looks abnormally large. I'm concerned, he looks almost like an undernourished child, skinny all over but with this huge belly. Could this past bug be the cause of his swollen belly?
posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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well looks like your sons suffering from post diarrheal distension.it usualy follows diarrhea and occurs mostly due to electrolyte imbalance.use bananas more as they are rich in potassium.if the condition persists,consult your nearby doctor.
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What Is The Cause For My Baby's Swollen Belly?

well looks like your sons suffering from post diarrheal distension.it usualy follows diarrhea and occurs mostly due to electrolyte imbalance.use bananas more as they are rich in potassium.if the condition persists,consult your nearby doctor.