Comments on: Chronic Diarrhea and Unformed Stools in Toddlers and Young Children

By: kirboncher@me.com

kirboncher@me.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:01:09 +0000

Very well. He is ten years this month and everything is going very well thanks to very strict diet and also testing for nutrient deficiencies as well as chromolyn, an old school allergy medication which reduces inflammation from allergies as well as Trienza, digestive enzymes. Correcting vitamin D levels, zinc and copper and B12 levels were important too.

By: linda

linda — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 02:10:44 +0000

Hi there, i have a 4yo boy that has been having unformed stool for more than a year going now. Can you please inform me how’s yr child doing now? Thank you and awaiting yr reply
God bless

By: kirboncher@me.com

kirboncher@me.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:03:55 +0000

If diarrhea has led to dehydation you need to consult your pediatrician immediately. I am not a doctor and I have no medical training. Dehydration is serious and you should definitely consult your pediatrician ASAP if dehydration is an issue. Your pediatrician will make an assessment whether you can give your child fluids which contain electrolytes or if your child needs to be put on fluids through an IV. Good luck and let me know.

By: Liszton McCartney

Liszton McCartney — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:35:50 +0000

If the diarrhea has led to dehydration what should be the first treatment to be done?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 02:58:44 +0000

I've had loose stools my whole life, I just thought I was lucky. Sure beats being impacted!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:39:16 +0000

I have a 15 month old who has had diarrhea since I stopped breastfeeding at 9 mos. He isn't growing as well as he was prior to it. We've been to gastroenterologist and pediatricians. He's had every test and biopsy except for cystic fibrosis. I am curious how the rest of the commenters have been doing and if they found the answer to their child's issues. This is so frustrating. The biopsies did not show celiac, cultures negative, parasites negative.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:13:15 +0000

I have a almost 3.5 old, who has been having unformed stools for about 2 years now. He usually only goes 1 time maybe 2 times a day, but it is never formed. He has battled parasites and candida between the ages of 1-2 and last year he and his sister and myself had some kind of funky bacteria, causing regular vomiting and diarrhea etc….which we we no longer have. Otherwise he is happy and healthy, never complains of feeling bad. His does have dry skin though.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:11:52 +0000

I found this while searching about Diarrhea from gluten free food. It is very common for people to get horrible diarrhea from sugar alcohols. Xantham Gum, used in most Gluten free foods is related. After trying a gluten free diet I became dehydrated because of the small amount of Xantham gum added to gluten free baked goods.
It does not make me feel sick, but my stools are loose. If your family is going Gluten free, you may have a child with a severe reaction to Xantham gum. Just an idea you may not have thought of.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:17:13 +0000

For all of those people posting comments about their children with diarrhoea and/or foul smelling poo, etc, etc. these two things alone are indicators of coeliac disease!! children should not be experiencing these things. it is very important they have a small bowel biopsy to rule in or rule out the presence of coeliac disease – if they do have it, it is lifelong and has massive implications if it goes undiagnosed. stop posting on blogs and get to the general practitioner for a referral to a gastroenterologist – if you are serious about getting your child well again. coeliac disease cannot be diagnosed without a biopsy. this is not an incredibly bad procedure – it is quick and safe. it is better than the child developing all sorts of nasty things as he gets older, as well as being prone to awful infections that go around which he will have no resistance to as his body won't be absorbing vital nutrients from food. Go see the proper medical experts and get coeliac disease excluded!! Parent of two coeliacs (i.e. experienced).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:56:30 +0000

My son is in the middle of having test after test ran. He has had chronic diarrhea since I stopped breastfeeding him at 6 months. It has just recently gotten worse and concering. He has been on soy milk since 1 year. We were asked to stop giving him juice and that didnt help. We took him off the soymilk and are trying hemp milk to see if that might help. So far all that the tests have shown is that his body isnt absorbing nutrients. Any thoughts or ideas?