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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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It's safe: It's safe to give rice cereal to a5 month old. It may or may not help with the diarrhea.
Answered 4/17/2016
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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.
Answered 7/1/2014
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