Prolonged bout of diarrhea

[goatgirl]

My son is 5 years old and will be starting kindergarten later this week.  For the last week (or 2) he has had softer than normal bowel movements, and on several occasions what I would call diarrhea.  He does not have a fever and aside from the extra trips to the bathroom appears to be fine (eating normally, playing normally, etc.).  At first I thought this might be due to anxiety about the upcoming school year, but since it has lasted longer than a week I am starting to think it maybe something more.  We have also taken some trips to local lakes this summer and am now concerned he has picked up some kind of an intestinal bug since this has lasted so long.  Could anxiety cause this type of intestinal upset?  If he does have an intestinal bug wouldn't he have more symptoms?  Any advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks! :)    

[margypops]

you are welcome glad to hear he is doing better .

[goatgirl]

Thanks so much for your advice!  I took my son to the doctor, they ran some tests and it turned out he has giardia.  He is on medicine now and seems to be doing much better.  Thanks again!

[margypops]

It is possible and the only way you will know is to have some tests done.I suggest you start off at the doctors and tell him what you have said here ..H will need treatment so in my opinion get advice as soon as you can ... good luck.