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Is IBS The Reason For Mucus In Stools With Frequent Stools?
Hi Doctor, My 2 yr old baby girl has this problem of mucusy and frequent stools every once in a while. It looks like diarrhea but not very loose stools. There is mucus in stools with a need to poo every 10 min. She is very thin with 10 kg weight at 2 years of age. Please suggest whether it is IBS? Is there any medication available at this age? Regards.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
In my opinion your child seems to be suffering from infection of the gut mostly likely an intestinal amoebiasis. I would recommend you to take the following measures to treat her:
1. Start her on Syp. Metronidazole at 30-50mg/kg/day and complete the course of 7 days.
2. Keep her well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, soups or butter milk. If the frequency is very high with excess fluid loss than oral rehydration solution will be more helpful.
3. Also give her a dose of albendazole 400 mg to treat any worm infestation.
4. Start her on Syp ZnD for next 14 days. Zinc supplements help in early recovery.
5. Continue a healthy, balanced and frequent diet.
Hopefully this will be of help. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
In my opinion your child seems to be suffering from infection of the gut mostly likely an intestinal amoebiasis. I would recommend you to take the following measures to treat her:
1. Start her on Syp. Metronidazole at 30-50mg/kg/day and complete the course of 7 days.
2. Keep her well hydrated by regular feeds and oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, soups or butter milk. If the frequency is very high with excess fluid loss than oral rehydration solution will be more helpful.
3. Also give her a dose of albendazole 400 mg to treat any worm infestation.
4. Start her on Syp ZnD for next 14 days. Zinc supplements help in early recovery.
5. Continue a healthy, balanced and frequent diet.
Hopefully this will be of help. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care