Ds (age 10) was diagnosed with severe peanut allergy in December and we're avoiding anything with traces of nuts on the advice of doctor. I've noticed over the last couple of months he has been having far more frequent bowel movements and just wondered if it is linked to other, undiagnosed allergies. He says it isn't diarrhoea and isn't complaining of stomach aches but he is spending about 10 minutes on the toilet in the morning then runs again as soon as he gets in from school and then again before he goes to bed. I know that's probably not that frequent but he is spending a long time and it's noticeable because he didn't used to go this often. He forgot to flush on one occasion and I noticed blood. However, he said that he hadn't noticed it and when I have asked him since he said there has been no more. It's tricky as he's getting older and so I can't keep such a close eye on things but I do feel concerned. Anybody know what would indicate a link to an allergic condition.
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Advice on DS's frequent bowel movements. Allergy related?
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shelsco · 30/01/2013 22:44
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