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Dengue fever
My 18 month old got dengue positive. today is fifth day. today loose motion started suddenly. he is active from day 1 and intake is good. although he is tired. what to do now. he eat puff rice lot, will that make loose motion
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Viral fevers sometimes cause diarrhoea. Puff rice will not cause loose stools. You can give hime coconut water, butter milk, curd rice, water,WHO ors solution with appropriate dilution, avoid fruit juices temporarily as it may cause loose stools.
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watch for dehydration signs like.sunken eyes, dull activity, decreased oral intake, decreased urine output. if these signs are there reach out doctor immediately
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