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Shigella dysentery

2025-02-03 03:52:59
My son stool test came that he has been infected by shigella bacteria. An infection load of 137 is present. He is admitted in the hospital. It's is 7 day and the  diarrhea has not stopped. I am so worried. No fever though. Please help as when the diarrhea will stop. He has the urge to poop and keeps pushing. Can something be done about it. Please help
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Please consult your treating doctor When child is already admitted to the hospital don’t take consultations online it will confuse u more Please consult with your pediatrician

Answered2025-02-03 11:18:13

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Just get treatment according to your doctor It might take 7-10 days, Maintain hydration Give soft diet,

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Hii This usually takes around 7-10 days U can wait for 15 days if this doesn’t subside consult Follow the medications as per doctors advice

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Greetings don't worry this infection takes times to settle down, kindly hydrate the child well and follow the doctors orders

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