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My son has being with fever for a week. he is burping alot and his stools are softer than usual in greater amounts and very stinky.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Viral gastro: Sounds like he has a little stomach virus. This is common in the summer. Try to eliminate all milk and dairy for 3-5 days. Give him pedialyte for fluids and electrolytes. Give BRATTY diet. Bananas, rice fresh apples or applesauce (not apple juice), toast, cheerios (dry), pasta (dry) and yogurt (vanilla or lemon). This should cure his symptoms. If the fever persists, or symptoms worsen, contact Ped

Answered 6/15/2018

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Viral infection: It is probably a viral infection.give him yogurt,bananas,rice.no milk or juices.if it continues he needs to see a doctor and get stool cultures.

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