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What Is The Reason For A 3 Year Old Having Loose Motion, Fishy Smelling Stool And Stomach Pain?
Good day! i'm from Philippines.i have a question regarding my 3yr old daughter..its been 5days now she has loose bowels and her poo smells like fish. sometimes she complains of stomache. i also notice after she eats or drink her milk she poo. but she's active, she drinks alot of water too.
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
The symptoms suggest that your child is suffering from Amoebiasis/Giardiasis.
Give Metronidazole 2-3times daily with the advice of your doctor.
He will be OK within 5-7 days.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Await further queries.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
The symptoms suggest that your child is suffering from Amoebiasis/Giardiasis.
Give Metronidazole 2-3times daily with the advice of your doctor.
He will be OK within 5-7 days.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Await further queries.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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