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What Could Cause Very Runny, Milky, Yellow Stools With Fishy Smell In A Child?
My 13 month old son has been passing very runny, milky yellow poos that smell very bad and fishy?! I was unsure if it may have something to do with him now being completely weaned on to cows milk but he s had it one way or another since he was 6 months old and this is the first time there has been an issue. He s not poorly on himself and isn t off his food, he drinks plenty throughout the day. Any advice before I go to my GP?
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Your history suggests that he may be suffering from giardiasis .
Metronidazole is the drug of choice given 2times daily for 3 days.
Normally the motions will become normal.
you may ask for stool examination for confirmation of diagnosis.
I f no improvement consult pediatrician.
Hope this answer is OK for you.
Please feel free to ask further queer if any.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
Your history suggests that he may be suffering from giardiasis .
Metronidazole is the drug of choice given 2times daily for 3 days.
Normally the motions will become normal.
you may ask for stool examination for confirmation of diagnosis.
I f no improvement consult pediatrician.
Hope this answer is OK for you.
Please feel free to ask further queer if any.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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