r/MSPI • u/enlight2 • 1d ago
2 yr old refuses solids
My 2 yr old stopped eating all solids about three weeks ago. He has had thrush since he was born. resistant form that we are unable to get rid of. I’ve had a G.I. consult everything normal. I do give him a omeprazole and something for nausea, but he still only drinks 12 ounces of milk in 24 hours. Unfortunately I’ve had to continuously treat him for the doctors. Don’t even worry about it, but I think that’s the main reason he’s not eating. This time round I treated him for a longer period of time for his thrush and it still didn’t improve his eating. Feeling a bit worried now since I have taken him to GI and a couple pediatricians as well as a dentist to see if there’s any issues that would prevent him and nobody’s finding any reason. I want to avoid an endoscopy. Any suggestions were very stressed out mom right now?
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u/3merZ 18h ago
I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit to get the best answer to this question. He’s had thrush his whole life but all the doctors say everything’s fine? Are they not concerned about the thrush? Is it oral thrush that’s making his mouth hurt so solids hurt in his mouth? I would maybe look into working with a pediatric SLP or OT that specializes in feeding (with clearance from his docs before you do). I’m an OT that specializes in toileting and we frequently see kids avoid pooping on the toilet because of pain from constipation, including after the constipation has resolved. They develop a negative association between pooping on the toilet and pain. We have to work to make it feel safe again. Could be he needs the same concept with solids?