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How properly to treat a 7 yr old with stomach virus, and what should the child be drinking or eating?

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Dr. Sanjay Jain answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

5: Most viral illness are self limiting. If it lasts more than 7-8 days discuss with your doctor. Start with water, pedialyte and then advance to brat diet would be recommended.

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Answered 2/17/2013

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