Poop question...warning.....may be TMI

[julieakc]

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Normally DS poops once a day (with the occassion twice, or every other day), and it's a good firm or semi-firm consistency.

A few weeks ago he came down with a case of diarrhea....really messy, watery, muscusy, frequent poop. No other symptoms though....no fever, appetite fine, energy level normal, and still peeing normally so I wasn't worried about dehydration. This lasted almost two weeks gradually improving until back to normal.....or so I thought....started up again yesterday!

Anyone BTDT? I hate to haul him off to the doctor when I really don't think there's anything wrong with him...he's already been to the doctor's a lot this year (various specialists, 3YO exam,) and is developing a real dislike for the doctor's office.

From what I've read sometimes toddlers do just have this for no real reason.

My mom thinks I need to cut down on the applesauce and/or applejuice, but it's not like I've changed his diet....he normally has a 1/2 cup of applesauce (no sugar added) with lunch, and 4oz MAX of applejuice. He also has a banana everyday for breakfast (you'd think that would help).

Any thoughts are appreciated.

[SnuggleBuggles]

http://askdrsears.com/html/8/t081500.asp

That link may have some ideas you haven't thought of. It also has a section on when to call the Dr.. It is skewed towards infants but the general info should be useful. HTH,

Beth

[julieakc]

Thanks Beth. That is a great link. Basically confirms what I think....doesn't appear to be any real illness (due to the absence of any other symptoms) and is only mild - moderate (depending on the day). Poor thing is developing quite the diaper rash though from the irritation.:-(

[luvsviola]

Do you water down the apple juice? Adding more water to it might help.

Good luck!