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What Causes Bleach Smell For The Stool?
My 3 year old has recently had some bowel movements that smell like bleach. She doesn t have any discomfort or symptoms of and illness and he bowel movement appears normal. She has been in antibiotics every month for the past 4 months, but finished the last one 3 weeks ago. She also takes miralax daily for constipation. What could cause this smell?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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I understand your concerns. It seems that the use of antibiotics and miralax for long duration has lead to the change in gut flora of your daughter. Don't worry. I would recommend you to start her on probiotics such as enterogermina to replenish her flora.
Constipation in kids of this age is most likely due to lack of fibres and dehydration. So, enrich your child's diet with fibres and give her plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. This will help in relieving her constipation and regular use of Miralax.
Also, avoid use of antibiotics as far as possible as most common infections are viral in this age group and requires only symptomatic treatment.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further child health related questions.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns. It seems that the use of antibiotics and miralax for long duration has lead to the change in gut flora of your daughter. Don't worry. I would recommend you to start her on probiotics such as enterogermina to replenish her flora.
Constipation in kids of this age is most likely due to lack of fibres and dehydration. So, enrich your child's diet with fibres and give her plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. This will help in relieving her constipation and regular use of Miralax.
Also, avoid use of antibiotics as far as possible as most common infections are viral in this age group and requires only symptomatic treatment.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further child health related questions.
Take care
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