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My son has gastro entritis who is 1year and 8 months old this is lasting for a week .. whne will it cure?
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See doctor: If it has been going on a week he needs to be evaluated by a doctor.
Answered 5/15/2015
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Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis is an infection of the gut . Many children have more than one episode in a year. The severity can range from a mild tummy upset for a day or two with some mild diarrhoea, to severe diarrhoea and being sick (vomiting) for several days or longer. Many viruses, bacteria and other germs can cause gastroenteritis. http://patient.info/health/gastroenteritis-in-children-leaflet
Answered 10/6/2016
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