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Watery stool multiple times
My son has done multiple watery stools multiple times in the last few hours, now his body is feeling a bit warmer than normal. He was offered milk but it was instantly expelled out.
We are giving him lactulose 5ml twice a day as he was suffering from constipation for last 3 days.
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Lactulose is a stool softener often used for constipation. It works by drawing water into the intestines to make stools softer and easier to pass. However, if the dose is too high or the child is sensitive, it can sometimes cause loose stools or even mild diarrhea.
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Stop or reduce lactulose temporarily
Give plenty of fluids to keep your child hydrated
Watch for signs of dehydration – dry mouth, less urine, lethargy
If stools don’t improve in 1–2 days, or child is very irritable, he should be reassessed
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Stop lactulose now ,make sure child is not dehydrated ,plz visit paediatrician
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
I don’t see the age and weight of the child. A better advice is possible if you mentioned it
First you should stop lactulose
Start ORS - quantity depends on the age of the child
Do not give sugary drinks or juices
Avoid milk for now - better give him curd/ yoghurt/ any drink with probiotics/ coconut water
Banana has stool binding properties and should be encouraged
Khitchri/ rice with curd
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If diarrhea persists I will advise a stool routine and microscopy
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Can give paracetamol for fever
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Dr. Nimisha K
Paediatrics
6 yrs exp
Kasargod
Stop laculose first....whether he is active and alert ? Whether the child pass urine frequently..then fine,just give him ORS
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if he is not active or lethargic,or if urine output is decreased,consult a pediatrician
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