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How do i care for a toddler with diarreha? what foods or natural meds? doc wont see unless over 10 days, been a week.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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The BRAT Diet: This is used by mothers all over the world to treat diarrhea in youngsters; b: stands for banana r: stands for rice or rice water a: applesauce or apples without the peel t: unbuttered toast. This is the most successful approach in a any human with diarrhea without a fever.

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Answered 9/7/2013

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