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Expert: Dr Graham Smith - 10/9/2009


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Dear Mr.Smith,

My 11 1/2 month old son has been passing loose stools since the past 3 days.  And, this happens either before or after his meal. I have been giving him Darolac thrice a day. He doesn't have fever or any other isues.Also, his appetite is not very great, just refuses to eat. But, he is quite active %26 cheerful doing his regular mischief! I have also noticed that there are small remnants of carrots or bean in his stools. Is this ok? Kindly advise.  

Thanks %26 regards,
Shashi

Answer
The presence of undigested food suggests this is so-called "toddler's diarrhoea". It is a benign problem that can last a while. It is due to a fast transit time thru the gut. There is no specific treatment and the child puts weight on normally. It is more of a nuisance. I am not sure if the probiotic will help. If you are worried you need to consult your own doctor.

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Dr Graham Smith

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I am accredited in general paediatrics and paediatric nephrology and and am happy to answer questions on both topics. It is not possible or safe to assess acutely sick children through this medium. Such children should be taken to their own doctor, where a full history can be taken and an examination carried out.

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I have been a consultant paediatrician and paediatric nephrologist for 13 years. I have been involved in paediatrics for 22 years.

Organizations
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
British Association for Paediatric Nephrology
European Society for Paediatric Nephrology
International Pediatric Nephrology Association

Publications
Archives of Disease in Childhood
British Medical Journal
Pediatric Nephrology
Current Paediatrics
Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation
Nephrology and Urology

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MA (Cantab)
MB BS (London)
MRCP
FRCPCH

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