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My son has diarrhea how do i treat it at home and?
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Feed hrough: If your son has recent diarrhea initially just feed through it. It usually resolves itself. For more serious diarrhea especially with vomiting a balanced electrolyte (fluids salts and sugar) may be helpful. Rice, apples and bananas can be binding.
Answered 3/30/2015
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