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Poop after infection
My son has gastroenteritis 2 weeks back. Loose stools and fever. He recovered in 5 days. But after that he is having more quantity of poop ( only once he poops daily) than usual. Is it normal or need to be checked.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal . Watch for loose stool.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! If it’s not a loose stool no need to worry
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Dr. Deepshikha
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Shahdol
If he is peeing well, accepting feeds well and not dehydrated no need to worry.
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if still stool looks abnormal colourd and consistency ..you can go for stool examination
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