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What Causes Stomach Ache And Oily Stools In Children?
Hi I have a 3 year old son he was complaining about his tummy hurting tonight...well the he tells me he has to poop...so I took him to the bathroom he used it the poop looked fine but the water looked like it had oil in it...what could this be? It s also the first time this happened
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Thank you for the query.
By your description of the problem, at this juncture its advisable to wait and watch.
Quite possibly this time it was simple cleaning of bowels.
But it is advisable to consult a doctor if he develops lose motions, fever or pain in tummy continues or worsens.
By your description of the problem, at this juncture its advisable to wait and watch.
Quite possibly this time it was simple cleaning of bowels.
But it is advisable to consult a doctor if he develops lose motions, fever or pain in tummy continues or worsens.
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