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Suggest Treatment For Loose Stools In A Child
My son is 9 years old and only has a normal bm once a week the rest of the time he leaks soft light brown stool. Im looking for something to help firm up his stools. He is autistic and very select on food only eats crap most of the time. Can you advise on over the counter stuff
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hi,
When did this problem start? Any fever or vomiting? Any history of constipation? Depending on the above features, this might suggest gastroenteritis or encopresis from a chronic constipation. Treatment depends on the cause, so kindly talk to your doctor with the details.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
When did this problem start? Any fever or vomiting? Any history of constipation? Depending on the above features, this might suggest gastroenteritis or encopresis from a chronic constipation. Treatment depends on the cause, so kindly talk to your doctor with the details.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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