Category: General Health
Question: My children took some watermelon yesterday night and have been complaining of stomach pain running stool since morning Please kindly assist
Answer: Hi
Sorry about your kids they most likely have some form of infection affecting their stomach and food passage These usually ends on its own sometimes without any need for drugs  To prevent dehydration we usually advise that you get them ORS they are easily available at any pharmacy or chemist around you  Ensure you get one that has Zinc if you cant get anyone that has Zinc buy Zinc separately  Prepare as described on the body of the packing and give them to drink after every stool they pass  To make it easier for them to drink also get a flavoured one  If the stooling persists and you notice that they are vomiting too kindly take them to the clinic asap
Take care