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Is Having Bowel Movements 6-8 Times In A Day Normal For A Child?

hi, my 17 month old little girl is having an issue with making art with her poop.. and she does this very frequently, no matter what i try to stop it. and she also poops about 6-8 times a day. is this something i should be concerned and what could i do to try and stop the art . thanks.
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Hi...if she is active and playing around, you need not worry about the number of times she poops. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. You need not try to stop it.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Hi...if she is active and playing around, you need not worry about the number of times she poops. Unless the kid s having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. You need not try to stop it. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,