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Recurring diarrhoea

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popgoesperfection · 30/09/2021 15:46

Lo is 22 months. 2 weeks ago he started with a tummy bug, only sick twice but lots of loose nappies. It went on for almost a week before the bug seemed to have gone. Then after 5 days he started with loose nappies again and has since had at least one every other day. What could be causing it? Should I contact the gp? He's still eating as normal and drinking plenty. He is having tummy pain on and off and lots of wind. Thanks.

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SusannahHolmes · 30/09/2021 15:58

Sometimes you can get temporary lactose intolerance after a bug or antibiotics. Might be that.

popgoesperfection · 30/09/2021 20:40

Would I need to take him to the doctors for that or just leave him and he'll grow out of it?

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SusannahHolmes · 01/10/2021 14:05

Switch to lactose free cow's milk and yoghurt for a few days (hard cheese is ok, has very little lactose in) and avoid custard, cream etc and see if it improves. It's usually temporary.

I would put a call in to the GP anyway.

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