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Question #14421
19 hours ago
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drink for diarrhea - #14421

Kavya

I am really worried because my little brother has been dealing with some serious diarrhea for the past two days. It started after he ate something from that new taco place, and now he can’t seem to keep any food down at all. He looks pale and kind of lethargic, which is super concerning. We’ve been giving him water, but he says he is still feeling dehydrated. I’ve heard that some drink for diarrhea can really help, but I don’t know what to give him. I looked up electrolyte drinks, but there are like a million options! Some people say just plain water or even broth could be good too, but then I read that those might not have enough electrolytes. What kind of drink for diarrhea does he really need? Should I be making some kind of homemade drink or just buy something from the store? I’m scared of him getting worse, and I can't stand seeing him feel this way. Is there a specific drink for diarrhea I should be looking for, like something with more electrolytes or sugar? Any advice would help!

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