###Human: My 1-year-old daughter has loose motion for past five days. What can be done? ###Assistant: Hi. Going through the history, it suggests that the child is in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis (AGE). Medicines are rightly prescribed. I would suggest no need for vomiting medicine now, as vomiting has stopped. Withhold Arbivit Forte (Cholecalciferol) till loose motions subside. The stool report does not warrant to start on antibiotics as it is near normal report except for reducing substance (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As most of the AGE is viral, where there is no role of antibiotics. Secondly, antibiotics can itself aggravate loose motion (antibiotic-associated diarrhea). The best thing is the child is accepting food/meal, which is a good sign.Though in small quantity, which shall improve over a period. Do not be in a hurry to look for quick results as the body takes its own time to recover. Make sure the child is passing adequate urine, and the tongue is moist, keep giving fluids and ORS (oral rehydration solution) as adviced by the doctors. AGE usually takes 7 to 10 days to recover. So, do not get tense. You can continue Zinconia (Zinc acetate) total for 14 days, Enterogermina and ORS medicine. You can add Enuff sachet (Racecadotril 10mg) half sachet twice a day for five days. I believe she will improve as she is on right medications and taking the meal. So relax. Meanwhile, no cold drinks/water, give lots of lukewarm water/homemade soups. For more information consult a child health specialist online -->