Question 1

stool problems in child i babysit for?

Accepted Answer

Stool...: Children can have many types of stool issues. Color can vary but white and red are worrisome. Constipation is commin and kids should receive daily fiber and be well hydrated. Have you spoken to the child's parents about it? Hope they do well.

Question 2

what does blue stool in children mean?

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Ate something: Or drank something blue. That would be the most likely cause.

Question 3

when i was a kid i used to had very tiny white insects type thing that used to move in my stools they were very little and white what are they?

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Pinworm or hookworm: Small white moving animals in stool may have been pinworm or some form of hookworm.

Question 4

my child has a suppository that i do not think is dissolving. he has not stooled yet after 1  2 hours. when should i remove it?

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How?: Why did you use the suppository? If it is for constipation, there are better ways and a healthy child is not constipated. Consider the child's diet. I suspect that "junk" is part of it.

Question 5

does probotic make kids stool bloody?

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Seek examination: With one major exception, bleeding is not normal.  'there has to be a reason for your child's bloody stools, and the sooner it's discovered the better.  Please don't delay, call your pediatrician.

Question 6

what causes grey colored stool in children?

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Food: The stool color is determined by the germs that live in the intestine and the foods and colors eaten.  Gray is ok.

Question 7

child stooling and vomiting.  how do you treat this?

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Reply: Hydration in small frequent sips, easy to digest foods like soup, jello, crackers, apple sauce. Persistent vomiting should be evaluated and treated to prevent further dehydration. Hand washing very important.

Question 8

occasional floating stool in kids ? is it dangerous ?

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Normal: Occasional floating stools are normal and  probably related to what he is eaten. If it is chronic, I would talk to his pediatrician.

Question 9

why is my child having large, hard stools and what can i do to help?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: An old computer term, "garbage in, garbage out" sort of applies. Much of the modern U.S. Diet tends to cause constipation: fried foods, cheese, white breads & pastas, white rice, red meats, sweets, bananas, excess milk, & more. Avoid or limit these foods. Instead, use fresh veggies, fruits, white meats, lots of water, whole grain cereals/breads/pastas, brown rice. Exercise/activity helps, too.

Question 10

what causes rotten egg smell stool?

Accepted Answer

See answer: high protein intake can be one cause. Also, recent antibiotic use causing a change in the bacterial environment in your bowels responsible for breaking down and releasing increased amount of hydrogen sulfide.  Hope this helps.

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