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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea In An Infant?
My son is 13 months old and is passing loose stools for about 20 times a day now . I am giving him a diet of only rice , potatoes , apple and banana . I got him out of milk and am giving him only electrolytes also giving him pro biotic called bio cult . There seems to be no change he has got bad diaper rash .
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
Hi,
The cause of diarrhea in children isn’t always found. However, common causes include:
1. too much fruit or fruit juice
2. use of antibiotics or other medications (in baby or breastfeeding mother)
3. allergies or sensitivities to particular foods
4. dietary changes (in baby or breastfeeding mother).
Severe diarrhea can be caused by:
1. inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
2. bacterial infections
3. viral infections
4. parasites
5. malnutrition
6. improper food preparation
7. poor hygiene.
Children visiting foreign countries (especially developing countries) are at risk of getting traveler’s diarrhea. This condition usually occurs when someone consumes contaminated water or food.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The cause of diarrhea in children isn’t always found. However, common causes include:
1. too much fruit or fruit juice
2. use of antibiotics or other medications (in baby or breastfeeding mother)
3. allergies or sensitivities to particular foods
4. dietary changes (in baby or breastfeeding mother).
Severe diarrhea can be caused by:
1. inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
2. bacterial infections
3. viral infections
4. parasites
5. malnutrition
6. improper food preparation
7. poor hygiene.
Children visiting foreign countries (especially developing countries) are at risk of getting traveler’s diarrhea. This condition usually occurs when someone consumes contaminated water or food.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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