Most diarrheal diseases in children under 5 years of age are due to rotavirus . They need supportive management in the form of hydration and fever control . Watch for signs like blood in stools , mucus in stools which may point to a different etiology .
Next Steps
Maintain hydration using ORS on demand
Control fever using antipyretics
Soft diet
Watch for good urine output and activity
Health Tips
Get child assessed by a paediatrician for hydration status at the earliest .