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My 2 year old has had loose nappies for 3 weeks now and also lost 4lb in weight and not eating hardly anything?

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

See a doctor: If your child is having more than 4-5 watery bowel movements per day for more than a few days, you should check with his doctor. There may be a bowel infection or some other cause. In the meantime, make sure that he is getting plenty of fluids, avoiding milk and juice, to keep him from getting dehydration.

Answered 11/12/2012

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A member asked:

My 2 year old has had loose nappies for 3 weeks now and also lost 4lb in weight and not eating hardly anything?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

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