Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 15:02     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There is a stomach bug going around that is exactly this ... frequent stools, between watery to loose, some stomach cramping.

One of my 5 year olds had a more intense version ... felt really badly, lots of cramping, explosive poos several times a day. The other (her twin), had a milder version that sounds just like your son. Kids in class also had stomach issues.

If it lasts past 7 days, I'd look into diet. Right now, I think you're looking for a zebra upon hearing horse hooves.


I'm glad you posted this. My son has been complaining of an upset stomach for a couple days, but really hasn't had any other symptoms besides a few episodes of loose stools. No fever, no puking.

How long did this last for your kids?


Longer than I would have expected, given that previous stomach viruses have tended to hit with fury but be short lived. I'd say my daughter with the milder version fussed for 4 days and my daughter with the more intense version really wasn't back to herself for a full week (the last couple days weren't the crazy poops but still not wanting to eat much).
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 14:49     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Anonymous wrote:There is a stomach bug going around that is exactly this ... frequent stools, between watery to loose, some stomach cramping.

One of my 5 year olds had a more intense version ... felt really badly, lots of cramping, explosive poos several times a day. The other (her twin), had a milder version that sounds just like your son. Kids in class also had stomach issues.

If it lasts past 7 days, I'd look into diet. Right now, I think you're looking for a zebra upon hearing horse hooves.


I'm glad you posted this. My son has been complaining of an upset stomach for a couple days, but really hasn't had any other symptoms besides a few episodes of loose stools. No fever, no puking.

How long did this last for your kids?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 12:13     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
yup, just get rid of milk for a while because milk + stomach virus isn't helpful.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 10:57     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
There is a stomach bug going around that is exactly this ... frequent stools, between watery to loose, some stomach cramping.

One of my 5 year olds had a more intense version ... felt really badly, lots of cramping, explosive poos several times a day. The other (her twin), had a milder version that sounds just like your son. Kids in class also had stomach issues.

If it lasts past 7 days, I'd look into diet. Right now, I think you're looking for a zebra upon hearing horse hooves.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 10:52     Subject: Re:5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Anonymous wrote:Once a week to three times per day is supposedly normal. If he’s going on a week of 4-5 times, and it’s soft, sometimes accompanied by pain (straining, cramping or both?), you should probably also consider increasing soluble fiber to firm it up/slow him down a bit. It may be a minor illness, a sensitivity, or something more concerning. Good luck op.


Er, once a week is nothing even resembling okay. No decent health professional would ever claim that. If your doctor told you that, it’s time for a new doctor!
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 10:51     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
A few days? I wouldn't freak out. I'd consider it's probably a virus. If it starts to happen routinely, then you can look at causes. But honestly, I'd bet money he has a virus and should be better soon.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 10:47     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Lactose intolerance? It's much more common than people think.


I guess that's a possibility. It can just develop suddenly? I'm waiting for a call back from the pediatrician. We'll see what they say.


I was 18 when it developed very suddenly.

Also consider other diet changes, especially at this time of year eg. Sugar alcohols, extra fruit, etc.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 10:25     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Anonymous wrote:Lactose intolerance? It's much more common than people think.


I guess that's a possibility. It can just develop suddenly? I'm waiting for a call back from the pediatrician. We'll see what they say.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2019 10:24     Subject: Re:5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it’s a sign that something is off. Has his diet changed recently? Dates cause my kid to poop frequently after eating them.


No, I can't think of any changes in his diet or any new foods that he's tried......
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2019 23:50     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Lactose intolerance? It's much more common than people think.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2019 22:00     Subject: Re:5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Yes, it’s a sign that something is off. Has his diet changed recently? Dates cause my kid to poop frequently after eating them.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2019 19:13     Subject: Re:5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
Once a week to three times per day is supposedly normal. If he’s going on a week of 4-5 times, and it’s soft, sometimes accompanied by pain (straining, cramping or both?), you should probably also consider increasing soluble fiber to firm it up/slow him down a bit. It may be a minor illness, a sensitivity, or something more concerning. Good luck op.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2019 19:01     Subject: 5 Year Old Pooping 4-5 times/day
I will be calling the pediatrician tomorrow, but wanted to hear if others have experienced this with their child. My DC has been pooping 4-5 times a day for the last few days. His normal frequency is once a day. It's not diarrhea, but they are fairly soft. Sometimes it's a lot, sometimes just a little. His stomach hurts on some occasions, but not everytime.

I hope this just goes away, but I also wonder if he's started to become sensitive to something in his diet.