What Causes Persistent Loose Stool In A Child?

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015

Question: My 2-year-old daughter is having loosies for a week. I've been giving her Zn20, but it's doing her no good. What other medicine/s can I give her?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probiotic will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Cause of persistent loose stools is likely to be due to development of transient lactose intolerance. If the following criteria are fulfilled there is no cause for concern

1. Absence of blood in stools

2. Appetite normal

3. Urine output adequate

4. No redness in perianal region

I would suggest you the following

1. Probiotic like Flora BC will be helpful

2. Avoid milk and milk products for a week

3. Ensure intake of water and electrolyte

4. Maintain adequate nutrition by well balanced diet

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (35 minutes later)

Dear Sir,

Thanks for your reply. There's no blood in her stools, but last night I did notice a very small amount of mucus.

Her appetite and urine output is also adequate. Is Flora BC a syrup? Is it easily available?

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probiotic is easily available

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Everything else is fine. There is no cause for concern. Flora BC is a probiotic syrup and is easily available as over the counter medication in XXXXXXX

Take Care

Regards
Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (22 hours later)

Dear Sir,

I gave her Flora BC last evening--she was fine till early morning. But since then, she's already had two bowel movements. Should I continue to give her Flora BC or see her pediatrician?

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue giving Probiotic

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Continue giving her Flora BC she should be fine. If there are no signs of Dehydration and urine output is adequate then there is no cause for concern.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

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