DD Nasty Diharrea

Hi S.,

Diarrhea should not be going on for three weeks. Obviously something is wrong and the doctor should be concerned (not scared, concerned)....I agree with the ladies here that starting with the BRAT diet and then sequentially adding foods is a good idea. The probiotic is an excellent idea. Fiber is good as well. Sweet potatoes are a great food at that age. They have an abundant amount of nutrition as well as fiber. (Don't sweeten them, they are sweet enough.) Avocado is good too. Remove any milk products from her diet except yogurt. Milk plays havoc on a tender digestive system.

The bacterial balance in the intestines is a delicate one and once it's off, we have to fix it. It won't fix itself. I grew up with a digestive disorder and if it had been diagnosed early, I would not have suffered for years..most digestive disorders can be COMPLETELY avoided if taken care of early.

God bless,

M.
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Probiotics work wonders with my son. I give him Culturelle (CVS) mixed with anything (yogurt, oj, oatmeal) and it helps regulate his digestive system. It could be a reaction to something that she is eating so watch what foods you give her and try to eliminate one at a time to see! Good luck!

S.-
My son had runny poop for 6 months and it was only through the process of elimination that we finally figured out that it was apple juice. All the little juice boxes and juice he was getting at daycare had apple juice. He's 11 now and his stomach still reacts the same way when he drinks apple juice. While you're trying to figure out the culprit, make sure she stays hydrated.
Good luck and happy days when you figure it out!
S.

I have heard of that same thing happening when the child has an allergy. I don't know why it would just start now, though, unless her diet has changed. When my husband was a baby, my MIL would find the same mess every single morning - found out it was a milk allergy.

When my son was around 10 months old, he had the same symptoms for about a week and then it cleared up. Pediatrician said his was just a harmless virus and we'd have to keep him hydrated and just ride it out. She was right.

If the doctor does not seemed to be concerend about it then revoice your concerns. sometimes, it can be when they get teeth that they get diarreha. do you think she is loosing weight due to this? Make sure to keep her hydrated. She could have a lactose intolerance. do you give her milk before she goes to bed? Another thing to check for is celiac disease. sometimes people can not digest products with wheat in them such as bread. These are all things that you could discuss with the doctor. Three weeks seems like an awful long time for diarreha.

What exactly has this pediatrician said is causing it and how did he/she arrive at that conclusion? Have tests been run to eliminate infection as the cause of this? Has the doctor requested feedback from you on the results of this change in diet and how long is the baby supposed to continue having diarrhea before being reevaluated? You should be getting qualified medical advice on such a serious subject. Diarrhea can dehydrate - be sure the baby is getting plenty of fluids until you can get this issue resolved.

I remember my daughter struggling with toddler tummy when she was around 24 months, although I don't remember her having diarrhea at night. It was a very difficult time but she did recover well on the brat diet. I remember it took a week or so for her to completely recover. I wouldn't let it go too much longer before pushing the pediatrician to take a closer look. Good luck.

Hi S.,

I think that the idea Chris gave you about eliminating food in your dd's diet is good. Sometimes the body just reacts funny to a certain food.

If you end up on BRAT for a while, try adding one food at a time for a couple of days, until you get back to her regular diet. That will help you see if there's a culprit. Maybe give a call in to the nurse and ask how many days per food would be best to accomplish this? (I can't remember how many days I did that when my son got the runs and I didn't know why.)

Good luck, and hope she feels better soon!
D.