Two years old boy suffering from Diarrhea

[Magdoomak]

My son just completed 2 years, he is suffering from loose motion for the past 3-4 weeks. At very first, he had vomitting and doctor prescribed "Taxim-o" syrup with Emeset. He completed the course for a week. After he got diarrhea. Yellowish watery stool with very bad smell. For this, doctor prescribed "Enterozermina", zenocin oral water, z and D syrup. He took this course for 10 days. still he is having diarrhea. Two days back, we consulted with other doctor who prescribed FLAGYL-S syrup and one anti-diarrheol syrup. We started giving this since yesterday.
We are feeding him lacto free milk, toasted bread, kanji rice (rice with water), veg soup, vegetables like carrot, beans and small banana. I have no idea whether small banana can be given at this time or not? But doctor said small banana is ok.

He pass the stool 8-10 times daily. Kindly advice how to control his diarrhea and do we need to change the food?

Thanks in advance.

[Artidas]

My 2 year son has same problem ..  he passing stool once in day but totally watery . I m very nervous . I completed all the cours which is prescribe by doc .. but still he is doing same . His both u/L molar earlier came out & ist not a symptom of teething .. please suggest me guys!

[adgal]

In addition to all the good info given above, keep in mind that there are a number of virus' small children and babies can get that cause both vomiting and diareah (or just one or the other) and last quite a long time.  My son had one called rotavirus where the symptoms were off and on for several months.

I would continue to follow up with your Dr.  Watch for dehydration symptoms (a tacky mouth as opposed to a wet one is a very good indicator). My pediatrician told me to continue with a normal diet, milk included.  I also agree with having a stool sample tested (that is how we got our diagnosis).  

Best of luck to you.

[specialmom]

I had another thought------  what about a parasite?  My whole family got one when my son was almost 2.  We were on a farm and while no one drank the water from the cistern, it was determined later that some fruit for a fruit salad had been washed in it.  About 60 people at the family ruinion got giardia.  And, my son then had a second parasite at the same time which is a bit rare to have two parasites and so we were in contact with the health department----  his second parasite was related most likey to one of two places we had recently been-----  a public pool and feeding ducks by a pond.  In both cases, it is easy for young kids to pick up parasites.  They often get pool water that might be contaminated in their mouths and at the pond, they pick up rocks around the water to throw in and guess what is on those rocks.  Fingers go into mouths, parasite city.  In our case, we had no idea what was going on and it started with my husband and he had it for a couple of weeks, then my son and then me----  all of us had it for a couple of weeks before two things happened on the same day---  my husband's stool sample came in and we got a call from the family hosting the event on the farm to inform us that many family members had this parasite.  Both my husband and son took medicine for it and i let it pass on its own (which it did after a month or so) as i was nursing my other child and didn't want to take the medicine.  

He had symptoms exactly like what you describe.  Ask your doctor to test a stool sample (very easy to do---  they give you a vile and you collect it at the next bowel movement, take it in and they test it).  good luck

[allmymarbles]

Has he been tested for Candida albicans? This is a fungus that is made worse by antibiotics. Has anyone tested his iodine levels?

[margypops]

I have found and copied this   In most cases, you should continue feeding your baby or child as usual. Most children can keep up with the nutrients they lose through diarrhea if they increase the amount of food they take in. For babies, always continue breast-feeding or formula feeding.

Many children develop mild and temporary lactose intolerance. Continuing dairy foods may make the diarrhea last longer, but it can also allow a faster return to a regular diet. Babies who eat solid foods may continue to do so as long as they can keep the food down.

A full appetite is often the last behavior to return after an illness. Children should be allowed to take their time returning to their normal eating habits. No specific diet is recommended for diarrhea, but children usually tolerate bland foods better. Bulking agents, such as starches, fresh fruits, and vegetables sometimes help create more solid stool. Fruit juices can loosen stool.

For some children, a return to their regular diet can also bring a return of diarrhea. This is usually due to mild difficulty the gut has in absorbing regular food. This type of diarrhea usually doesn't last long and is different from the diarrhea that came during the actual illness. It requires no treatment as long as there are no other symptoms.

Diarrhea caused by antibiotics may be reduced by giving the child yogurt with live active cultures (look for a statement on the label). If the diarrhea persists, contact your health care provider to discuss changing or stopping the antibiotic. Do not stop antibiotic treatment without checking with your child's doctor.

Fluids:

Fluid is very important because it is easy for a child with diarrhea to become dehydrated. Dehydration is a serious condition in babies and young children. Lost fluids need to be replaced. Replace fluids (rehydration) through drinking for all but the most seriously dehydrated children, or those who can't keep fluids down.

For most children, any fluid they normally drink should be enough. Too much water alone, at any age, can be harmful, because water does not have any sugars or important electrolytes, such as sodium.

Rehydration solutions include Rehydralyte and the World Health Organizations oral rehydration solution. Other products, such as Pedialyte and Infalyte, may help keep a child properly hydrated and prevent dehydration. Some of these solutions are available at the supermarket or pharmacy and do not need a prescription. However, you should consult your doctor before using them in infants.

[margypops]

I would cut the milk at the moment in case that is the culprit, but ask Doctor first . Have you got pedilite where you live , the food sounds bland enough you are giving him, make sure he doesn't dehydrate, leave out the beans, .It does sound as if a food is causing it, has the Doctor ordered any more tests ?