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I have had diarrhoea for 10days. completely liquid and some of the food is not digested at all. i have just started taking pectrolyte on recommendation from pharmacy. i have been told there is a bug going around. is there anything i shd be doing?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would suggest stool testing and /or treatment for parasitic infection. Avoid milk products and a probiotic may be used.

Answered 12/8/2017

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