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medicine for gastroenteritis - #20241

Siddharth

I am really worried about my daughter. Last month or so, she suddenly got really sick – fever, vomiting, and awful diarrhea. We thought it was just a stomach bug, but it turned out to be gastroenteritis. The doctor told us it was viral, but I'm not sure what that means for treatment. They said there’s no specific medicine for gastroenteritis, just supportive care and hydration. I don’t get it, like, there has to be some kind of medicine for gastroenteritis, right? I mean, she was just so miserable, and it felt like forever until she started feeling better. We tried everything they suggested – clear fluids, electrolytes, even the BRAT diet, but it just seemed to take such a long time. Was there something we missed? I guess I'm just hoping there's maybe a quicker fix or a new medicine for gastroenteritis that we don't know about. Like, does anyone know if there are any over-the-counter meds that might help with the symptoms, or is it all just about waiting it out? I'm just really scared about her getting it again! My friend said something about probiotics helping, but I’m not sure about that either. Any advice on what kinds of medicine for gastroenteritis actually work?

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