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Child Has Gas, Tight Stomach, Diarrhea, Nausea. Had Flu Symptoms
Hi, I have a 10 year old son who has been having gas build up, his stomache expands pretty tight and once the gas passes he seems to be perfectly fine the only pain he says he is experiencing is from the stretching , occasionally diahrea and occasionally feels nausiated. he was sick prior to this the flu syptoms are gone but this is still occuring it has been over a month so i am concerned. he has not had a problem with milk before we have had him on some yogurt for a week thinking is may be the end of the flu yuck he has had perfect health up till this point.
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
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Thank you for your query
Some stress gastritis occurs with every illness. And also antibiotics given can destroy the normal flora (good bacteria) inside us. So such symptoms can occur and you need not worry too much. They will pass with time. You can give your child some antacids till that time. And you are right probiotics like curd, yogurt, butter milk all are rich in spores and help recovery of normal flora. Even spores are available commercial and can be given. However if diarrhea persists, you may do well to get his stool examination done. Consult your pediatrician or pediatric surgeon for the same.
Hope that helps
God bless you
Thank you for your query
Some stress gastritis occurs with every illness. And also antibiotics given can destroy the normal flora (good bacteria) inside us. So such symptoms can occur and you need not worry too much. They will pass with time. You can give your child some antacids till that time. And you are right probiotics like curd, yogurt, butter milk all are rich in spores and help recovery of normal flora. Even spores are available commercial and can be given. However if diarrhea persists, you may do well to get his stool examination done. Consult your pediatrician or pediatric surgeon for the same.
Hope that helps
God bless you
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