and has had diarreah for the past two weeks... I took him to the doctor but he said it would go away on its own. Until now its still there. What shall I do?
2007-01-21 05:45:09 · 12 answers · asked by rosa g 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It does sound like a long time for diarrhea. Try putting him on BRAT(bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) for a few days and see if that helps at all. If it doesn't then I would take him in for a second opinion...it can't hurt.
2007-01-21 06:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandson has had diarrhea often since he started eating solid food. He's 16 months. I know it's not the same but try to keep a list of what foods he's been eating. He could have developed a food allergy or maybe he's been on some medication that isn't agreeing with him. Certain antibiotics can give you diarrhea. Oh, I just remembered that my best friend's kids used to get diarrhea when they were teething. Just some suggestions. Good luck with him.
2007-01-21 13:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
along with pedeolite you can also try introducing probiotics, this will help regulate intestinal flora which in turn will help clean up digestive track. My son had same problem a few months back, the pedialite helped keep him hydrated and the probiotics seemed to help almost immediately. I would still consult the physician first but many don't think about probiotics as a solution because they can't write a prescription for it.
2007-01-21 13:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by pslbud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son had diarrhea (rota virus) our Dr. suggested we take him off all milk products, he was on formula @ the time so we switched him to a soy base.
When the bowel has been irritated by something like diarrhea it cannot tolerate milk proteins.
I would take him off cow's milk for at least 2 weeks, if tat doesn't help go back to your Dr.
Good Luck
2007-01-21 14:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by tif 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to another dr. as dehydration is a HUGE issue in a young child. I would take him off the juice give him Pedialyte to help regulate his electrolytes. TAKE HIM TO THE DOCTOR again!
It should have cleared up by now..
2007-01-21 13:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by thebe_gl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to another doctor and start giving him Pedialyte. You can find it in the baby/toddler section in your local grocery store. Pedialyte helps against dehydration due to diarehha and/or not eating or drinking.
2007-01-21 13:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please make sure he is getting enough liquids...diarhea is a very quick route to dehydration. I would really get a second opinion, and immediately...and perhaps lay off of any cows milk products for a little bit, if applicable - perhaps it's an intolerance. He really needs to be seen....
2007-01-21 13:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Stacey D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him some Pedialyte. It works well. We had to give it to our son a few times. Plus they like the taste.
2007-01-21 13:48:41 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) get a second opinion
2) closely watch what he's eating,maybe its an allergy to something he's eating
3) make sure you're giving him pedialyte
4) try the b.r.a.t. diet -banana,rice,applesauce,toast. it works for diarrhea or constipation.
2007-01-21 13:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by Flowerchild 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks is way too long, take him to another doctor now. He probably isn't getting enough nutrients from his food because it is leaving his system too quickly.
2007-01-21 13:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋