What Causes Loose Stools While Suffering From Flu?

Posted on Sun, 30 Apr 2017

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Question : My gransdson 5 yrs old has had the flu for 3 days. The vomiting stopped yesterday but the runny stools arent stopping. We are giving Pepto childrend tabs Tid. Gatoraid and food as tolerated. How do we stop the diarrea?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No worries

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Stomach flu is the likely cause of diarrhea and should be managed supportively. BRAT diet ( banana, rice , applesauce and toast) pomegranate juices and green tea helps. Avoid pepto even in children, keep child hydrated well and electrolyte solutions should be given. Diarrhea will resolve in a few days. No worries, main aim should be hydration, if dehydration kicks in or diarrhea does not stop or fever kicks in or some other complication, visit a paediatrician then.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and your grandson and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar