Hi my son is 1.7 yrs he as loose motions not very liquid it thicker and its completely green in color and its almost a 10 days now. Went to doc for consultation but still the same e was under Flagyl suspension and Gramogyl syrup. Is der anything else can be done. Pls advise
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics (LIKE FLAGYL OR GRAMMY) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor.