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What Causes White Stool In A Child?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015
Question: My littke girl was sick on tuesday we tjought it was a 24 hour bug and would pass the next day she had dirra and then it had all cleared up untill today where she had a white stool and then tonight she was sicknagain
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)
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Sometimes a viral infection can last up to 7 days. It has only been a few days since she got sick, so it may take some time for her to get better. White stool is not necessarily a bad thing, or something to be very concerned about. If her temperature goes higher than 38.3 C (101 F), I would take her to the hospital. Otherwise she should see her primary care doctor within 48 hours.

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What Causes White Stool In A Child?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Thank you for your question. Sometimes a viral infection can last up to 7 days. It has only been a few days since she got sick, so it may take some time for her to get better. White stool is not necessarily a bad thing, or something to be very concerned about. If her temperature goes higher than 38.3 C (101 F), I would take her to the hospital. Otherwise she should see her primary care doctor within 48 hours. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX