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My son age 6 had a bit of a tummy bug with fever and diarrhea. no fever since sunday, appetite is back but tummy still runny should i try a probiotic?

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Might help: As would apple sauce, bananas and breads. I rarely need anything more to slow these kids after a virus.

Answered 3/7/2018

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