What could be the cause of diarehha in a todder that is almost 2 for 11 days?

Question

My doctor says it is just a viral infection so to give her Immodium. They did some culture on her and it was normal with no bacteria. so just to give her immodium. She is miserable. She hasn't had milk in 10 days and her stool is so loose and it is full of mucus and is turning bright yellow which reminds be of bile from throwing up so much when you are sick. Can there be any other cause of this that the doctor missed that anyone has dealt with. thanks

Answer 1

Going back to the doctor is always a good idea when you're not sure but ACTUALLY, there are some viral infections (like a rotavirus) that will give babies and toddlers diarrhea for 10-14 days. I know because one of my children went through this. My pediatrician actually recommended NOT using Immodium because in the case of a viral infection this medication to stop the diarrhea actually prolongs the infection which is in fact, shed by the body through the diarrhea. What I did was use the BRAT diet someone (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, etc.) and Pedialyte for the first couple of days. My pediatrician also said that in these viral infections that babies/toddlers become "lactose intolerant" and to switch (after a couple of days on Pedialyte) to a lactose free milk/formula and half it with water so it's not the full strength. This gets milk back into the child but not at such a strength as to continue irritating the stomach.

Yes I know, I have a FANTASTIC pediatrician!

Call your doctor back or try these suggestions or both. I'm a mom of 4 and I've followed this advice with all four children. Again, some of these viral infections in young kids can last awhile particularly if you ARE using the Immodium. Also, make sure you protect your child's bottom as that diarrhea is so acidic and makes the diaper-rash turn into a yeast infection very quickly. Sore tummy, sore bottom, very unhappy baby.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Well, yes, you could be. However, if you aren't -- I don't think it's that serious. A lot of women/girls have times when their period does not come when it should. This is actually quite normal. It can be caused by stress or your hormones not quite being settled yet, among other perfectly normal reasons. Some women can actually go into their mid-20's before they have their period on a normal schedule. I know one who was almost a month late after a close relative died -- it was the stress that caused that one. Just as I've had times when mine have skipped a whole one or 2 months (and I've never had sex)..and had some that last much longer than they should. You could have the test done if it comes up negative, but still, don't let yourself get too concerned that some thing's wrong (apart from possibly being pregnant).

Answer 3

Follow the advice of Befa...she's got it down!

BRAT diet. 1st day no foods~pedialiyte, tea, jello, water...next day add breads and rice, after that include veggies, then meats, then fruits and milk is the last thing you give back. This naturally cleanses the system since they do become temporarily lactose intolerant.

As long as you keep her hydrated its okay to limit the food intake.

My son had a virus like that bad diarehha almost 2 weeks and this is what they told me. I was also told not to give immodium because the virus needs to be run its course.

Also, if you follow the brat diet if it is a dietary aliment then it will allow your child's system a rest and help you see what specific foods are the trigger.

Good luck..!

Answer 4

if she still has that much diarehha after this many days she needs to go back to a different doctor. that's not normal.
i'd be miserable too!!
she might have had too much juice that gave her the poops to start or a virus. after this much time it should have worked out of her system.
she's too little and probly to weak at this point to fight off the illness/infection and needs another dr visit for sure.
she's probly very dehydrated too... has she been drinking anything or keeping anything in her at all?
maybe some rice or another starch might be something that sticks in her tummy and might help her have a more solid movement.

Answer 5

It's probably just what the doctor said - a nasty viral infection. However, it won't hurt to take a hard look at her environment and start changing things that might be irritating her digestive system.

For example, has she been swimming? Maybe she is sensitive to chlorine. What has she been eating and drinking? Have you switched laundry soap lately? Things like this.

Hope she feels better soon.

Answer 6

take her to another doctor. That is a really really long time to be sick especailly for a young child. If your child has had diarehha for 11 days and your doctor isn't doing anything more then that you should definatly get a second oppinon or a 3rd or a million until someone determines what is wrong and fixes it.

Answer 7

Go back to the doctor ASAP! You are the only one that really knows your child. Doctor's think they have all the answers but they don't. You know a lot more about your child than they do that's for sure. All they know is her vitals (temp, weight, height, etc). You know her attitude, motivations, playfulness, and tons more! If you think something is wrong... take action! Don't leave that office until they give you a more reasonable solution.

Answer 8

Put her on a blah diet...can't remember the name of it. Rice, bananas, crackers, and soup broth. I'd also take her back to the doctor again. She needs to stay hydrated too so popsicles and suckers are great for that! Good luck...poor thing I hope she gets better soon!

Answer 9

sounds like you need to see a new doctor, sounds like an upper infection,, should get medical care, even from the e- room at the hospital, could tunrn ot to phemonia, , try vicks vapor rumb on the neck an chest at rest and bed time .carefull to not get near the eyes//

Answer 10

Take her back to the doctor. and if he doesn't take you seriously go to the Emergency Room. Normal childhood viruses don't last this long and there is a serious risk of dehydration.