3yr old had gastroenteritis for 5 days -still on medication . His poo is pale/cream in colour. ?

Why is this? Is is because the medication is white? he is eating properly and drinking well. He was on drips while admitted in hospital.


He also stilll complains of stomach pain after eating. He now has a chesty cough which developed overnight.|||Rishen M,


After an illness, in this case GI, stools may change character for up to two weeks. The illness can affect the lining of the intestines and make it more difficult in the first few weeks to digest food. This is often seen as the child feels better and is eating normally, but still has diarrhea. There is no cause for concern about continued mild diarrhea or loose stools as this should correct itself. The light coloured stools may be normal, but if it does not resolve in the next few days you would be advised to consult your doctor. In rare cases, pale coloured stools may accompany liver problems.





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Hope this helps


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|||The person above me seems to be a bit more on the ball with it!





He is on medication? Perhaps the cough is a reaction to the medication, perhaps it is a cold, it is something you will most certainly need to tell the doctor. It could be nothing, but considering his age, I%26#039;d get it checked as soon as you can... Tell the doctor what his poos look like.





He would have been on drips to rehydrate him and possibly administer salt and sugar (as he would have been lacking these from vomiting or diarrhea) or medication.|||Take him back to the doctor; if that doesn%26#039;t work, take him to A%26amp;E.