is it normal for a 2 year old to get loose watery stools?

Question

My 2 year old is getting his 2 year molars in. he has had loose watery stools for about 3 days. he is not sick by no means he is him self, running around and tearing things up. no fever, and he has wet diapers so he is getting plenty of fluids, is this normal and about how long will it last. and is there anything i can give him to help with his tummy hurting so much from his stools being watery, his butt is a okay desitine works wonders.

Answer 1

It is not unheard of for children getting teeth to have diarrhea. As long as he is not sick and getting enough fluids otherwise, don't give him anything. If anything, feed him things like bananas, rice, apples/applesauce, and breads in higher amounts. Cut out the dairy as much as you can, or at least make sure he's eating live culture yogurt to replace the bacteria he is losing in the process. He has tummy rumbles because he has lost the bacteria that help digest the dairy products- and the result is lots of gas. Cut out all the dairy you can, at least until the diarrhea is under control. You can also buy a product called Lactaid which can be added to the milk before he drinks it. It contains the bateria needed to digest the milk, called LactoBacillus. Just ask at the pharmacy for that or a similar product. Usually for kids, it comes in drops- for adults you can get tablets. For his little bum, vitamin E oil is also a good choice, and not as hard to clean off. The diarrhea usually lasts until the teeth break through, so anything you can get him to chomp on to hasten that along is great. My kids loved stale cherry licorice- with the ridges. That will sometimes turn things bright red- so just be prepared for red diapers and red poo.

Answer 2

Oh wow, I'm so sorry. Just diarrhea alone is serious. Puppies can get deathly dehydrated very fast. The blood makes it an even more dire situation. I agree with other responses in that it could be Parvo. If so, if your dog is to survive it needs agressive treatment FAST. Symptoms of Parvo can include loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, vomiting, and profuse and usually bloody diarrhea. Death occurs in severe cases, usually as a result of dehydration, overwhelming infection, or shock. This is especially true in young unprotected dogs (especially puppies between weaning and six months of age), although dogs of any age can become infected. Certain breeds such as Rottweiler and Doberman pinschers are at higher risk. Parvoviral enteritis is often suspected when bloody diarrhea occurs in a dog. A simple test is available that can be performed quickly and inexpensively at a veterinary hospital. Fortunately, most dogs recover with early treatment. In fact, if an animal can survive the first 3-4 days of illness, a full recovery can be anticipated barring an unforeseen complications.

Answer 3

Feeding him yogart can help, because it has naturally occuring Acidophillus in it. Acidophillus is a bacteria, a good bacteria that our intestines need to work properly. I have used it for years, it also helps yeast infections. I use it every time I get the flu as well and I end up with less diarhea.

There are also acidophillus drops that you can give him. Acidophillus is safe, it's why they give it to women who nurse or are pregnant when they get a yeast infection.

Yes it is normal for him to have loose watery stool during teething, especially with molars, but if it goes on for days, it can set his body up to keep having it or end up constipated. Thus again, Acidophillus helps normalize and produce healthy intestinal bacterial.

Your pharmacist can tell you more about Acidophillus if you want to know more.

Answer 4

He'll be fine. It should be over within a day or two. If not, call your pediatrician to make sure he doesn't risk dehydration.

Answer 5

Could be something in his diet that he's eating that causes this. Evaluate that and maybe check with your pediatrician.

Answer 6

WITH GETTING TEETH THEY DO GO LIKE THAT, SOMETIMES THEY ALSO GET EAR INFECTIONS. AND VOMIT ALSO, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE FEEDING HIM ON AS WELL AT THIS TIME .NO PURE ORANGE ETC