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Question: My son Rachit 2o years old is having loose stool for the last 2 days and it is sticky and smelly. Looks like some stomach infection. Pls suggest medication.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably gastroenteritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to gastroenteritis.
I suggest using daily prebiotics.
I also recommend to use oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte.
I recommend to drink plenty of liquids.
If the diarrhea continues, I suggest to go at the emergency room for further evaluation.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician



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Suggest Medication Stomach Infection

Brief Answer: Probably gastroenteritis Detailed Answer: Hello dear, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to gastroenteritis. I suggest using daily prebiotics. I also recommend to use oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte. I recommend to drink plenty of liquids. If the diarrhea continues, I suggest to go at the emergency room for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician