What Causes Loose Stools?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2014

Question: My 1.5 year old son has been having watery stool for past few days. We have been keeping him hydrated & and giving him zinc suspension for past couple of days. The consistency of his stool has improved (still mucusy) but he is having green colored stool once a day. He is being feed mashed fruits like apple and bananas, breads, rice and cow's/supplement milk. He is active and no exhausion.
Please let me know if we need to take any other care or medication.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Arun (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try restricting milk

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Loose stools without blood is usually viral in nature.
It takes 5 to 7 days for complete improvement.
You are giving correct treatment for it.
Continue zinc and probiotics like bifilac along with ORS for hydration.
If he passes urine atleast 6 times a day, there is nothing to worry.
Restrict milk intake as it will not be digested easily for a few days.
You can give rice based diet with curd .

The green coloured stool will change to normal in a few days
Wishing him speedy recovery
Regards

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