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Shigella dysentery
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
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Dr. Sharvani Anjanappa
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
Just get treatment according to your doctor
It might take 7-10 days,
Maintain hydration
Give soft diet,
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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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