Morton, MS
A 23-year-old female asked about a female:
Can i give my 5month old rice cereal like baby food to help stop her diarrhea?her diarrhea is dark green and liquidy. she has fifths disease. no feve
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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
It's safe: It's safe to give rice cereal to a5 month old. It may or may not help with the diarrhea.
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Dr. Omobola Ojianswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Probably wont: Yes you can give her rice cereal but it wont stop her diarrhea, the disease is viral and will run its course unfortunately. Give her plenty of fluids and rest, wish her a speedy recovery.
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Last updated Apr 17, 2016
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