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What Is The Recovery Time For Amoebic Dysentery In A Child?

hi,doctor my son was diagnosed by Acute amebic dysentery.The doctor gave Suprax (once a day, and flagyl (3x a day) for 5days.His weight is 12.30 kg and his 2yrs old.Now for 4days he pass only stool 2-3x,than before more than 5times.Now he doesn't wont to drink anymore his medicine,i observe the stool is greenish color.(it's that normal color this case?). And before where not giving him his milk that was he taking.Now,since he doesn't wan to eat I gave it his milk,it's fine?How will I know if my son stool it's normal or his cure already?Pls.Help me.

Thanks,

Laine
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
After 5 days course of medicine clinically he might be alright.
For complete cure it will take still 7-10 days as it takes some time to eradicate infection form long intestines.
You can give now milk and light food.
Ok and take care.
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What Is The Recovery Time For Amoebic Dysentery In A Child?

Hi, After 5 days course of medicine clinically he might be alright. For complete cure it will take still 7-10 days as it takes some time to eradicate infection form long intestines. You can give now milk and light food. Ok and take care.