Re: chronic diarrhea in 2 yr. old

Posted By Kelly on August 22, 1998 at 01:26:29:

In Reply to: chronic diarrhea in 2 yr. old posted by Kelly T. on July 31, 1998 at 12:14:24:






My son had bacterial meningitis at 3.5 months.  The original source of infection was the ears and in the days preceding diagnosis of the meningitis, he also had rust-colored bowel movements (he was still on formula only at this age).  When he received the vancomycin and ceftriaxone intraveneously, he would have constant bowel movements, every few minutes or so, and he seemed to be in pain.  He weighed 18 pounds at three months, but since he was sick, he has never gained weight well and he also loses weight.  He has weeks of chronic diarrhea, up to 30 times a day and on average during regular times has 4-6 b.m.'s a day.  He is a terrible eater and complains of being tired but otherwise seems to be adjusting well.  His only other complications were cerebellum stroke and left cochlear damage.  He also vomits spontaneously occasionally.  He has been out of therapy for almost a year and he is walking and talking, albeit not clearly.  Is this typical or do I need to pursue this?  He has already been through so much.  Thank you
My daughter had gastrointestinal reflux and had diarrhea (up to 20 times a day), I saw a gastroenterologist and she was diagnosed with severe food allergies.  She was tired and irritable all the time, recurrent ear infections (my son had bacterial meningites at 3 months from an ear infection, which was later found out to be caused by allergies), she was not gaining weight and only weighed 16 pounds 2 months ago.  We have changed her diet and got her special formula and seeing an allergist.  She is up to 22 lbs and no more diarrhea, vomiting etc..  I would like to here from you when you find out what is wrong with your son, he sounds just like my daughter.