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Child Nutrition (Expert Forum)
very concerned mother
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
This forum is for questions and support regarding child nutrition issues such as: Acne and food, Allergies and food, Balanced Menus, Diabetes, Finicky Eaters, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Weight Loss.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
To help the Registered Dietitian evaluate your child's nutritional status, please state your child's weight (in kg or lbs.), height, and age in the content of your question.
very concerned mother
by shan78, May 15, 2008 03:18PM
I have a 16 month old son who 6 months ago was ill with what I thought was the flu. He was vomiting and had diahrea. His bowl movements then started turning colours until they were very light and almost grayish. I took him to see my doctor and even showed him a diaper with the bowl movement in it and he said my son had a virus and all we had to do was wait it out. Everyone I spoke with (family and friends) were all concerned with the colour of his poop. It finally went away about 8-9 days later and have had nothing since UNTIL TODAY! Last night at 11:00pm, my son was vomiting again. he also had watery stools. The third diaper I changed which was still liquid is starting to change to that greyish colour. I don't know if I should just brush this off or if he may have a liver problem. I read all I can and all I find out is different symptoms for things and he may have 3 or so symptoms but not all. I don't know if these symptoms are normally like this for a common flu. Please advise me.
Is your child male or female?
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Female
What is your child's height?
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3ft
What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)
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28lbs
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, May 15, 2008 07:58PM
, May 15, 2008 07:58PM
To: shan78
Your son's weight and height is normal for his age. If there were issues with his liver, he would have more problems than discolored bowels. If you are concerned, then have your MD do liver blood-work on your son which will reflect the liver functions. This will let you know if there is a definite issue with his liver or not.
