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Suggest Remedy For Infrequent, Painful, Dry Stools With Extreme Thirst In A Child

My son is three. His stools are infrequent, painful and always large and dry like clay. He is thirsty all the time. He complains that his tummy hurts and then request a drink. I am more and more concerned, he is growing fine and in good spirits, but he has a weak appetite.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi.... I understand your concern. But if he is also underweight or failing to thrive, then I suggest that you get your kid evaluated for cystic fibrosis because the other symptoms which you are quoting are suggestive of cystic fibrosis.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Remedy For Infrequent, Painful, Dry Stools With Extreme Thirst In A Child

Hi.... I understand your concern. But if he is also underweight or failing to thrive, then I suggest that you get your kid evaluated for cystic fibrosis because the other symptoms which you are quoting are suggestive of cystic fibrosis. Regards - Dr. Sumanth