Frequent bowel movement

2025-01-15 07:59:00
Hello doctors my son is 8 year old actually my question is from couple of days my son is going potty very frequent it started from December 4 on 4 th December 1 month ago he have diarrhea we gave medicine and then diarrhea subside then again on 25 December he have 4-5 times stool but after 1-2 days it's subside and again from 3 days he is having frequent stools stools is not complete watery but soft stools and 4-5 times a day why this is happening very frequent please tell in last 45 days he have many episodes of loose stools 4-5 times a day please tell what could be the reason he is nearly 8 year old
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Consult nearby pediatrician for further workup and treatment.

Answered2025-01-15 08:53:17

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Consider a course of probiotics Encourage more liquids

Answered2025-01-15 13:36:04

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Pls consult nearby pediatrician

Answered2025-01-15 12:55:59

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Kindly consult once for discussion

Answered2025-01-15 12:42:02

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2025-01-15 10:10:44

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Loose stools with increased frequency is ongoing on and off for a month. So, it is advised to go for stool routine and culture to prevent any blind treatment.
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consult your pediatrician

Answered2025-01-15 08:48:05

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Did he took any antibiotics or are stools associated with blood or mucus, might be possibility of antibiotic induced diarrhoea and medication induced, go for stools culture,
Next Steps
Physically consult ,
Health Tips
Soft diet, avoid outside food

Answered2025-01-15 08:20:53

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