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Good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

Q: good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

Some natural rx: Applesauce, breads, fresh bananas &amp; rice are natural bulking agents that can slow &amp; firm up poop. If it continues for more than a few days or the kid is acting sickly consider having him seen.

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Some natural rx: Applesauce, breads, fresh bananas & rice are natural bulking agents that can slow & firm up poop. If it continues for more than a few days or the kid is acting sickly consider having him seen.

Answered 6/18/2020

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A member asked:

Good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

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