My 20mth old has the diarrhea for 4 days now, what can do to help stop it?

Question

We have been to the doctor and was told it was the stomach flu and it had to run its course. But there has to be something I can do to help her. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to help my daughter's diarrhea problem? Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

BRAT

Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast

That's pretty much all you can do at that age.

Answer 2

The first thing that you need to do is to take her to another doctor, preferably, in fact, take her to a children's s hospital ER. No child that age should ever, EVER, be allowed to continue on in such a state for 4 days.

For future reference, this is a rough formula that is taught by the World Heath Organization, UNICEF and all other similar health and child care agencies throughout the world. It's rough because it's meant for use anywhere, by caregivers of any amount or lack of education. And it works. Here goes:

Take a pan that holds about a quart. Put in a fistful of a starchy grain, sich as white rice, millet, etc. Add a pinch of salt, and almost fill the pain with plain water. Bring this to a boil and let it cook until you have something of a gruel-like texture. Add more water if necessary, but not more grain or salt. Cool it a bit and give it to your child.

This gives your child fluids and carbs, with just the right amount of salt to help to restore his/her vital fluid balance. This will stop the vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Yes, you can go out and buy Pedialite, but what if you can't find it? This does the same thing, and it uses stuff you already have in your kitchen.

Your doctor has something of a point, in that an infection must run it's course, but children get seriously dehydrated very quickly. That'w why diarrheal illnesses kill such a large proportion of children in poorer countries, and that why these various organizations developed the above formula.

Don't forget that you must take her to an ER first. By this time, she could well need IV fluids and a hospital say to allow her to recover.

Answer 3

I dont know really, but when my daughter has diarrhea I give her a stick of peppermint because it soothes her stomach. Same as when she is sick...You could probably try Pedi-Lite, I think that it helps with the diarrhea and also makes it so she doesnt dehydrate...The doctor said to let it run its course?? I think I would get a second opinion, I think that most stomach flus last around 24 hours and most cases you have vomit not diarrhea....from what I have experienced with myself, my children, and my family...good luck honey

Answer 4

Giving immodium will stop it, but this is usually not recommended because if it is a bacterial illness, diarrhea is the body's natural mechanism to expell the bad organisms. If she stops pooping all together, she may become sicker or stay sick longer.
Avoid products with sugar added.
Give her plenty of non-juice fluids.
Keep her bum clean and dry...use a protective balm if needed...

Answer 5

My son (21 months) had this a few weeks ago. It is miserable and messy - he was also throwing up. If it is a virus it has to run its course. Make sure you keep her hydrated, avoid fruit juices they will just make the problem worse. Keep her comfortable, give baths to keep her clean so she doesnt get a diaper rash or infection.
Hang in there.

Answer 6

Feed no meat to the baby. Bananas and dry toast are good for the belly. Fennel tea is good as well. Lots of electrolytes cranberry juice and watery sprite are a good source but only mild strength or weak even.

Answer 7

Try giving her some yogurt with active bacteria. Sometimes there's an imbalance in the intestinal tract and the good bacteria from yogurt may help.It helped my son when he was a baby. Make sure you keep her hydrated. Rice cereal and bananas may work help stop her up. Good luck.

Answer 8

My pediatrician recommended smashed bananas and rice to help my 9month old with diarrhea. Also do not give fruit juice, this makes it worse. Hope your little one feels better soon.

Answer 9

immodium, pepto, fluids (juices, gatorade) call your doctor to see if this is appropriate for a 20 month old. Food should be starchy, ie rice, crackers, bananas, apple sause to help bind the stool

Answer 10

cornflowers or corn something. That white stuff that you buy at the grocery store in the USA to make food get thicker. I forgot the name. Mixture it in milk, add little sugar, it taskes good and makes it stop, depending on the case. Good luck

Answer 11

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