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What Does Sticky Foul Smelling Stools In A Baby Indicate?
Hi..my 20 month old daughter has very sticky foul smelling stools..when she has the urge she clenches her buttocks and starts going red and sweating..she can do this upto 4 times a day sometime producing a very small amount to a larger amount..the only way I can describe the consistency is like clay..what Could be causing this?
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Sudden change in consiatency of stools with foul smell indicates viral infection.
Dont worry , it will settle soon.
You can give her probiotics like sachharomyces and zinc .
If it persists get the stool tested for puscells ( infection ) and reducing substances ( lactose intolreance )
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Sudden change in consiatency of stools with foul smell indicates viral infection.
Dont worry , it will settle soon.
You can give her probiotics like sachharomyces and zinc .
If it persists get the stool tested for puscells ( infection ) and reducing substances ( lactose intolreance )
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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