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My 2 year old done a runny poo this morning, this afternoon she is complaining of belly pain and it's hard what could this be?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Likely constipation: Often when a child is constipated, softer stool is able to run around the hard stool. Continue to observe her stools. Encourage fiber in her diet. This often occurs around the time of toilet training. All the best.

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Answered 3/8/2015

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A member asked:

My 2 year old done a runny poo this morning, this afternoon she is complaining of belly pain and it's hard what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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