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What Causes Bowel Movement Eight Times A Day In A One Year Old Toddler?

Posted on Tue, 20 Apr 2021

Question: Hi doctor,

My son 13 months old is going motion nearly 8 times per day. The motion seems to be normal and not loose but its more suddenly. Otherwise he us playing,having food and normal.
Please guide on what needs to be done to reduce the number of times of motion

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get a stool test done, constipation may be the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for asking on this platform...

I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.

I would like to know about the amount of stool.
Is it small or very large in quantity?
Is it more sticky?
For how long this complaint is there?

Most of the time a frequent stool is seen in case of constipation where the bowel is incomplete evacuated. So although the child is passing stool 8-10 times a day, the amount will be less and would suggest constipation. Amoebic infection may also present with this complaint. Rarely incomplete digestion of fat may cause frequent bulky stool.

I would like to get a stool test done to rule out any Amoebic infection or abnormal content of fat.
Laxative like lactulose may help in making the bowel pattern more regular by relieving constipation. Giving plenty of fluids and adding sugar to the feed may also help.

I hope this helps.
Please get back with the answer so that I better able to help you out.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)

Thanks Doctor for reply

The stool quantity is small each time and its soft
It s there for one week
Last week i gave him mashed mutton for the first time along with rice. Not sure whether its because if that. But after each meal, he passes stool in small quantity.

Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for few days

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for follow up

I won't get overly worried as baby is otherwise active, the history is short and there is no other significant complaints.
You can wait for few days and observe if the stool pattern gets normal.
I don't think it is due to constipation, infection or any fat malabsorption.
Please let me know and/or consult a pediatrician if there is any further change in stool pattern or any other symptoms appear.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar