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What Causes Frequent Watery Orange Stools?

hi, my son is 2 and has spent most of the day on the toilet, he has very watery orange coloured excrement. however, he has been normal in himself and very playfull. would it be wise for me to allow him to go to nursery tomorrow? thank you for any help
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of frequent watery orange stools which is due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along with oral rehydrating solution. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should maintain the hydration of the body by taking plenty of oral fluids. You can take Nitazoxanide twice daily to prevent diarrhea. You should start treatment after complete examination. You should take antibiotic empty stomach one hour before meal.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Frequent Watery Orange Stools?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of frequent watery orange stools which is due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along with oral rehydrating solution. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. You should maintain the hydration of the body by taking plenty of oral fluids. You can take Nitazoxanide twice daily to prevent diarrhea. You should start treatment after complete examination. You should take antibiotic empty stomach one hour before meal. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari