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My son has been having diarrhea for 6 days. the dr prescribed him some meds to make it stop but it hasn't?
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No meds: I generally do not give any medication for diarrhea because this is the body flushing out what is causing the problem in the first place. Occasionally antibiotics are used if there is a worsening situation with a bacterial diarrhea that is causing bloody stool and fever. If the number of bowel movements a day is decreasing and he is drinking and eating you usually need no medication. Good luck.
Answered 3/28/2014
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