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My son is 22 months old. He gets acidity after eating food at night. For about 20 days he has been passing loose stools 2 to 3 times in the early morning.
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Advice:
1. Diet changes (for 7–10 days):
• Avoid milk or heavy food 2 hours before sleep
• Reduce juices, sweets, oily/spicy food
• Offer simple meals: rice, dal, banana, curd, khichdi
• Keep child well hydrated (ORS, coconut water)
Zinc syrup (10 mg) once daily for 14 days (supports gut recovery)
Next Steps
Consult paediatrician for a better evaluation
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avoid spicy oily fatty food
add healthy liquid diet dal ka pani dalia khichdi and curd
give who ors solution for loose stools
Next Steps
monitor for fever and dehydration
Health Tips
if situation persist consult nearby child specialist
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Dear pt ur child having loose stool for 20 days..
Need other information..history required.
fever.yes or no.
Pain abdomen..yes or no.
As well as examination by paediatrician.
Child in this age group need zinc supplement for diarrhea ..which is necessary .
Plz..took a consult from paediatrician..
Next Steps
child need zinc supplement..
Health Tips
take a consult.
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