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How to treat loose motions in children?

Dr Vidya Gupta
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: My 1.5 yrs daugter is having loose motions from last night. I have given her dependel-m and ors too..what we should give her to eat for faster recovery and less loss of fluids.

A:You could give plenty of clear fluids, ORS and coconut water. Avoid milk for a few days: you could give dahi or lassi instead of milk.