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Diarrhoea for 1 year 9 month old baby
My baby is having loose tool 4 to 5 times a day for the past 1 week.
Given antibiotics also prescribed by doctor for 5 days.
But not yet cured . She is active and taking food normally.
What's the next step
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Give ORS.
Probiotic specific to lactobacillus rhamnosus gg.
Syp zinc 20mg
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For any antibiotic or antidiarrheal drug consult the doctor
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Probiotics should be given
If not
Maintain hydration
No more antibiotics needed
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If loose stools are watery without fever, dehydration. You can wait and continue hydration, replace every loose stool with ORS. Watch for warning signs like decreased activity, dullness, blood in stools, decreased urine output .if any present consult your Pediatrician.
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult pediatrician for detailed information about the same
As in your case it would be better
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