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What Should I Do About Frequent Defecation And Light Green Semi-loose Stool In A Toddler?
Question: Hello Doctor,
Our toddler Vedansh is now 28 months old.For the last 4 days or so he is passing semi liquid stools which look a little green. he is passing stools 6-7 times a day. there's no change in his diet. He is active and playing well. wondering what the cause is?? Can you also suggest remedy for this.
Our toddler Vedansh is now 28 months old.For the last 4 days or so he is passing semi liquid stools which look a little green. he is passing stools 6-7 times a day. there's no change in his diet. He is active and playing well. wondering what the cause is?? Can you also suggest remedy for this.
Brief Answer:
viral diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry.
There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea.
I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician).
Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements and ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges and soups.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth
viral diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry.
There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea.
I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician).
Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements and ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges and soups.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth
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