home remedies for diarrhea in kids

answer here, but most would consider very loose stool with a prominent watery component to be diarrhea

If your diarrhea is persistent after several weeks, you should be evaluated.

This degree of stool frequency is not normal. Variety of possible causes including lactose intolerance , gluten intolerance, Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colits, medication effect and malabsorption to name a few. See your doctor for full work-up. In the mean time, use a lactose free diet since it may help. Probiotics such as Align or Lactobacillus may be of benefit.

It is usually the wiping. Diarrhea can cause you to get hemorrhoids which are even more sensitive to wiping. First, fix the diarrhea. Second, use premoistened wipes, not dry toilet paper. If you can use a bidet, even better. If your symptoms persist, its time to go see your doctor and get some help!

Loose stools after a cholecystectomy is not uncommon. RUQ pain post-op this many years out is abnormal. You should go see a doctor for that.

Yes tums can cause gastric irritation which in turn can cause diarrhea

It could just be that her stomach is sensitive to stress and her diet. Oftentimes, there can be low level food allergies causing symptoms such as these. The most common food allergies are dairy and gluten also peanuts and certain fruit like strawberries, and citrus can cause problems as well. Another possibility could be a chronic infection like Giardia that needs treatment. Have her see her MD/DO

Abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea are fairly nonspecific symptoms. They could be due to a variety of GI problems, most of which however are probably functional. While a hiatal hernia isn't anatomic problem that can cause some functional problems, this is usually related to difficulty eating, chest pain, anemia, or reflux symptoms. You could see your primary care provider to try to sort this out. Best of luck!

There are many possible causes to diarrhea. Infections are a common cause, such as from a bacterial infection (salmonella, shigella, etc), viral infection (i.e. "stomach flu"), or a parasitic infection (giardia, tapeworms, etc.) Additionally, other causes include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome and others. Best to see your doctor for testing.

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