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Before 15 days my son has suffered from diahera bloody diarrhea now he is ok but the problem is before diarrhea he goes 1 or 2 times potty now he is going potty after eating the food,the texture of stool is normal baby age 4 year 5 month weight 13.500 gm
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This can happen after an episode of diarrhea. After a gut infection, the intestine may remain a little sensitive for a few weeks, so the child may feel the urge to pass stool soon after eating.
If the stool is normal in consistency and the child is otherwise active, eating well and gaining weight, it is usually not a concern.
Continue his normal home diet and adequate fluids
Avoid unnecessary antibiotics or anti-diarrheal medicines. It generally settles gradually over the next few weeks.
If blood appears again, stools become very frequent/watery, there is persistent abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, weight loss, poor appetite or the problem continues beyond 3–4 weeks, he should be examined and stool evaluation may be needed.
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What you are describing is a normal condition after a gastrointestinal infection. It should resolve on its own after 3-4 weeks.
Next Steps
- Continue home meals
- Clean, boiled or mineral or RO water
- Adequate fluids and fibre
- No need to stop any dairy products
- Review deworming status with your doctor
- If your child gets such dysentery episode repeatedly, you might need to get a detailed evaluation.
Health Tips
- Teaching Kids hygienic hand washing practices work a long way in prevention of many infections.
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It is normal pattern
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The child likely has post-infectious gastrocolic hypermotility (post-infectious bowel dysfunction). After an episode of infectious diarrhea, the intestines may remain more active for a few weeks. Passing stool soon after meals is due to an exaggerated gastrocolic reflex and is common during recovery.
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Stool frequency can increase after dysentry. It will settle down. I hope you gave syp Zinc for 14 days.
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Its normal… Don’t worry
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Hello,
This is normal. Based on the history, your child had dysentery just a few days ago, and it can take some time for the intestines to recover and for the normal gut flora to be restored. There is no need to worry at this stage.
Continue to ensure adequate fluids and a fibre rich diet.
However, consult your paediatrician if your child develops diarrhoea, blood in the stools, fever, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or appears unusually lethargic or is not feeding well.
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From your description, your child had an episode of bloody diarrhea 15 days ago, and now stools are normal in consistency, but he is passing stool soon after eating (post-meal).
This is most likely due to a condition called post-infectious gastrocolic reflex, which is common after intestinal infections. After recovery, the intestine becomes temporarily more sensitive, so the child may feel the urge to pass stool immediately after meals.
This is generally a normal and temporary phase and improves gradually over 2–4 weeks.
Your child’s weight (13.5 kg at 4.5 years) is slightly on the lower side, so nutritional attention is important.
Next Steps
Continue normal home diet (no need to restrict food)
* Give probiotics for 5–7 days
* Ensure adequate hydration
* Add fiber-rich foods (banana, rice, curd, apple)
* Deworming if not done in last 6 months (after consulting doctor)
* Monitor weight and appetite
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* This condition usually settles on its own
* Avoid junk food, oily and spicy food for few days
* Seek medical attention if:
* Blood appears again in stool
* Stool becomes loose/watery again
* Fever or abdominal pain develops
* Poor weight gain or reduced appetite
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Looks normal
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Looks normal.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont worry it will take some time if your kid is active playful the. Dont worry
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kota
Mostly it is because of gastrocolic reflex. It will settle down in few days. Nothing to worry about.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings
It is very common for a child's bowel habits to change temporarily following an episode of acute bloody diarrhea, as the digestive tract remains sensitive and hyperactive during recovery.The sudden urge to pass stool immediately after eating is frequently caused by a temporary hyperactive gastrocolic reflex. This natural reflex is the stomach's way of signaling the intestines to clear out space for incoming food.Because your child recently suffered from severe gastrointestinal inflammation, the gut nerves are likely hyper-responsive to this signal, resulting in a more immediate and frequent urge to go right after meals.Since the stool texture is normal and your child is recovering well, this pattern usually settles down on its own over a few weeks as the gut lining fully heals
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