Reposted this from general health board to allergy as I thought you guys looking might be more able to help me (please!) Sorry for long post .... My ds aged 5 1/2 suffers from chronic diarrhea. Born at 3.2kg, no complications at 39 weeks. Within 24 hrs vomited a load of bile so they though twisted bowel, admitted to special care and fed through nose, he managed a poo so problem resolved. Going forward for the next 6 months very bad reflux, pain, back arching, on one occasion sick blood. Just about managed to get through it with Gaviscon although thought we should have tried something stronger. Then reflux improved when weaning but skin problems started - very bad eczema. Dr did blood test and advised removal of wheat, skin problem cleared up. Nappies always soiled frequently and always runny. Weight gain always slow and fluctuated between 2nd and 0.4 centile. Lots of bad chest infections and viral induced asthma in first few years - then got a regime of inhalers that now stop these bad episodes. Diagnosed with egg allergy due to immediate reaction. Then started to potty train at age 3 - not easy as still loose stools. Dr said Toddler diarrhea, nothing wrong with him just deal with it. I was not convinced because as he was getting older it got worse not better. referred to hospital consultant. He did tests - no underlying constipation causing the diarrhea, confirmed non IgE mediated allergy to wheat. Tried exclusion of dairy and soy as well - no difference. Colonoscopy and endoscopy with biopsies came back clear - no inflammation. Stool elastase came back clear - no problems with pancreas. Saw a geneticist - no concerns. No behaviour problems. He takes 15ml of imodium a day and still has problems with diarrhea - soiling of pants daily. ds eats a very careful diet with no gluten or egg. We avoid any additives, strange ingredients, processed food. he eats a high calorie and fat diet (has daily prescription high calorie milkshake as weight still on 2nd centile) and very little fruit juice. Dr says he is not sure what else he can suggest. I don't know what to do now. Anyone else out there with similar issues? Any ideas of what could cause this?
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Allergies and intolerances
Could this be some sort of allergy / intolerance I haven't though of?
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treeinthebreeze · 05/02/2013 20:27
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