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What Causes Frequent Loose Stools In A Child?
Hi my son is 6 yrs old. He has a good health. He has a problem of loose motion since last on yr. He shits more than 6 times a day. Out of 6 time atleast 4 times he is not aware that he has shit. His stool is normal. He likes to eat biscuits. After having seem a doctor, his digestion will b ok for 4 to 5 days, later the same problem continues. Doctors advise not to give him biscuits. We tried but can t stop him. Pls advise. Thank you. Shahzad husain YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
Hello,
It could be a gastroenteritis possibly viral in origin. You can go for a stool routine examination to look for infection.
In severe cases, antibiotics may be required. As of now ask him to take plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a gastroenteritis possibly viral in origin. You can go for a stool routine examination to look for infection.
In severe cases, antibiotics may be required. As of now ask him to take plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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