How long does it take for a 10-year-old to recover from vivax malaria?

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I saw the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There was no specific test report for malaria. I do not understand how the doctor diagnosed it as malaria. There is no need to give malaria medicine only on suspicion. If your daughter's activity is good and she is playful and passing urine well, then there is no need to worry. Also, start the Econorm (Saccharomyces boulardii) sachet daily for five days. Continue ORS (oral rehydration salts) and zinc supplements. Please do not start anti-malarial medications without a proper diagnosis. How many times is she passing motion now? Is there any history of fever?

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I could not see any attachments suggesting malaria. In my opinion, it is gastroenteritis. Without clinical or pathological proof, we should not give anti-malaria drugs. If she has a fever, we can provide antibiotics per the stool culture report. How is her activity? Is she playful? How many times is she passing urine? You can give her the tablet Racecadotril for three days and Econorm (Saccharomyces boulardii) sachets daily for five days. Also, continue giving her ORS and supplements. You can consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and give her medications with their consent.

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