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What Causes Foul Smelling Loose Stool In A Child?
Question: My 23 mo old just started daycare. On she has had runny yellow odorous stools one to two times a day. No other symptoms except for passing gas.
Brief Answer:
Stool
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
The most important thing is her comfort. If she is otherwise comfortable, feeding reasonably well, and without fever, there is nothing to worry about. In all likelihood, the stool will resolve on it's own.
Stool
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
The most important thing is her comfort. If she is otherwise comfortable, feeding reasonably well, and without fever, there is nothing to worry about. In all likelihood, the stool will resolve on it's own.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can she go back to daycare? Or does it need to be completely resolved?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
As long as she is without fever, she can return to daycare.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
As long as she is without fever, she can return to daycare.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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