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2021-07-20 13:32:38
My son 16 months old has been facing loose stools one or two times a day. Does it due to teething since he don't have any other issue. I am giving him ORS but what medicine can I use?
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Gevng, don’t get tensed one to two loose stools r common in children no problem. If baby is active there is nothin to worry.Give him plenty of oral fluids .

Answered2021-07-20 14:36:12

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