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2024-03-03 14:54:02
My son is 6 years old. He passed a mushy stool today once. Picture is attached. No other loose stools. No vomitting. No fever. He is active. Should I give any medicine. Is this any infection?
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Not required. Doesn't seem like infection
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Give ors if becomes more loose

Answered2024-03-03 15:04:24

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Answered2024-03-03 17:19:41

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No medicine

Answered2024-03-03 14:59:14

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