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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

my son has had diAREHHA EVERY DAY SINCE HE WAS 16 MONTHS HE IS NOW 23 MONTHS AND HAS NOT GAINED ANY WEIGHT AT ALL WE HAVE TAKEN H IM OFF MILK AND SOY AND HE STILL HAS THIS PROBLEM WHAT SHOULD I DO SHOULD I TAKE HIM TO THE ER CUZ TODAY HE HAS POOPED 7 TIMES VERY LBMS
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Hello and welcome to healthcare magic.
The condition you described is chronic diarrhea.
It needs to be investigated thoroughly as your baby is not gaining weight.Go for Stool Routine examination,stool culture and sensitivity,Stool for reducing substances.Serum antibodies test to rule out celiac disease.Meanwhile syrup zinc and probiotics should be used.Oral rehydration solution(Ors) should be used to avoid dehydration.
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea

Hello and welcome to healthcare magic. The condition you described is chronic diarrhea. It needs to be investigated thoroughly as your baby is not gaining weight.Go for Stool Routine examination,stool culture and sensitivity,Stool for reducing substances.Serum antibodies test to rule out celiac disease.Meanwhile syrup zinc and probiotics should be used.Oral rehydration solution(Ors) should be used to avoid dehydration.