How Can Chronic Diarrhea In A Child Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 10 Aug 2017

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Question : My son is almost 8 months old and he is having diarrhea from months now, first when diarrhea started he has 8-10 times a day than we consult a doctor he said he has infection and prescribed infection oral suspension than he had around 30-40 times loose stool, we admitted him in hospital, he treated there for 4 days than stool was normal but 4 - 5 times a day, doctor advised to give him Isomil instead of breastfeeding, after 5 - 6 days he started vomiting while feeding, then again he consult doctor he said it might be the case infection is not gone completely than he gave him 3 days dose of infection oral suspension, than stool was normal but 4-5 times a day, doctor said it might be due to teething than again after 5 days he is vomiting while feeding and loose stool frequently.. please help me i don't know what is causing this, we recently started soya milk for breastfeeding mom as we thought packet milk is culprit, Please suggest an answer and also diet plan for his mom and baby.

medication currently prescribed "C tax o" 2 ml twice daily for 3 days

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a stool test done, continue isomil

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on this platform

I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
In most of the cases loose stool usually improves within 10-14 days. If loose stool persists for longer duration investigation should be done to see any lactose intolerance or poor absorption of fat etc.
I would suggest you to consult your pediatrician and get a stool test done after discussing.
Isomil is lactose and casein free formula and is a better choice if loose stool prolongs. So continue with the same. Give him zinc drops and some probiotic along with that. Give plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Give rice based food and avoid fruit juices, sugary foods or dairy products. I don't suggest you to continue for antibiotic unless the report comes as antibiotic itself may precipitate the diarrhea.
Please watch for danger signs like blood in stool, decreased frequency of urine or frequent vomiting.

Please let me know about the report.
I shall be glad to help you out if you need any more help.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng