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Hi Son Has Had Stomach Issues On And Off Since

Posted on Sun, 16 Dec 2018

Question: Hi son has had stomach issues on and off since Halloween. Lately his stools have been very light in colored. His upper stomach seems a little bit puffy but not distended. He does have quite frequent stomachaches.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
suggest probiotic...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I suggest to try probiotic supplements. Pale stools with stomach aches and distention could be related to infection. Natural probiotics in the form of yogurt will do. Alternatively you can try probiotic supplements like VSL#3.

If symptoms don't get better with probiotics, he will need a few tests to isolate specific cause. An ultrasound scan as well as a stool tests should be ordered.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (35 minutes later)

thank you for york response- you wouldnt suspect livef issues?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to take it one at a time...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your worries about liver issues here. But if he is active and has no skin and sclera (eye changes) suggesting jaundice, the liver seems to be fine yet.

As I mentioned earlier, if things don't get better with probiotic supplementation or if you noticed yellow skin and eye changes, the ultrasound scan along with liver function tests and stool tests are essential.

I choose treating the common scenario first before considering extensive evaluation.

Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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