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What should be given to infants for first few days after diarhea?is white bread better option than brown bread?in case of cereals, which one is beter?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Soft food: If diarrhea is better soft food like soup ,yougart, cook rice then gradually increase to regular diet.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 12/14/2015

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A member asked:

What should be given to infants for first few days after diarhea?is white bread better option than brown bread?in case of cereals, which one is beter?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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