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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Pasty Stools In A Child?
My daughter is 6 years old, she has had pasty stools for months now. The doctor prescribed her miralax but still doesn t work. At times she says her stomach hurts. When she does have a bowel it s very little. Anything I can buy over the counter to relieve it
Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of abdominal pain and pasty stools. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like constipation, gastroenteritis, acid reflux , kidney infection or stress, inadequate fibres in diet and due to poor digestion and improper metabolism of food. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like ultrasound , stool test and take history to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe ornidazole , laxative , omeprazole or albendazole . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem . For now eat light and non spicy , eat small and frequent meals and take light walk after every meal .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of abdominal pain and pasty stools. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like constipation, gastroenteritis, acid reflux , kidney infection or stress, inadequate fibres in diet and due to poor digestion and improper metabolism of food. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like ultrasound , stool test and take history to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe ornidazole , laxative , omeprazole or albendazole . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem . For now eat light and non spicy , eat small and frequent meals and take light walk after every meal .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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