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Can Ragi Cause Smelly Bowel Movements In Infant?
Question: hello doctor,
my son is 6 months old , I have started him with raagi,cerelac,smashed apple,carrots,milk bikis biscuits...so this his routine...from past 3 days he goes for motion 3 times ..where his bowel is tight...he is comfortable passing bowel..but smells a lot very badly..otherwise he used to pass his bowel once in a day. I introduced raagi 3 days back .is this the reason? what can I give for digestion and how many times and how many days please suggest...if Woodwards is not suggested nowadays what s the alternate? pls suggest.
my son is 6 months old , I have started him with raagi,cerelac,smashed apple,carrots,milk bikis biscuits...so this his routine...from past 3 days he goes for motion 3 times ..where his bowel is tight...he is comfortable passing bowel..but smells a lot very badly..otherwise he used to pass his bowel once in a day. I introduced raagi 3 days back .is this the reason? what can I give for digestion and how many times and how many days please suggest...if Woodwards is not suggested nowadays what s the alternate? pls suggest.
Brief Answer:
try probiotics and neopeptine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I don't think that ragi is the reason for smelly stools.
It could be due to plain indigestion or a mild viral infection.
I can suggest two things
1. Probiotic like bifilac.
I usually prescribe around one XXXXXXX in the morning and one in the evening for 5 days. This is very safe and contains good bacteria which help in digestion.
2. Neopeptine drops 5 drops twice a day is what I give to my patients but not more than 2 to 4 weeks. This contains digestive enzymes which help in digestion and is safe in infants.
If stools increase or your baby becomes dull with low urine output you need to consult your doctor for physical examination.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
try probiotics and neopeptine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I don't think that ragi is the reason for smelly stools.
It could be due to plain indigestion or a mild viral infection.
I can suggest two things
1. Probiotic like bifilac.
I usually prescribe around one XXXXXXX in the morning and one in the evening for 5 days. This is very safe and contains good bacteria which help in digestion.
2. Neopeptine drops 5 drops twice a day is what I give to my patients but not more than 2 to 4 weeks. This contains digestive enzymes which help in digestion and is safe in infants.
If stools increase or your baby becomes dull with low urine output you need to consult your doctor for physical examination.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have tried bifilac probiotic twice ,there s only temporary colour change again it continues as green after stopping it....
other thing can u suggest for 6 months baby what should be the quantity given for both bifilac as i buy in suspension bottles and neopeptine and for how many days?
other thing can u suggest for 6 months baby what should be the quantity given for both bifilac as i buy in suspension bottles and neopeptine and for how many days?
Brief Answer:
2.5 ml bifilac
Detailed Answer:
You can try 2.5 ml bifilac in bottle for another 5 days.
If not improving get stools tested for reducing substances. If positive your baby may need lactose free formula like isomil.
Neopeptine drops 0.5ml or syrup 2ml twice a day for a month maximum.
Regards
2.5 ml bifilac
Detailed Answer:
You can try 2.5 ml bifilac in bottle for another 5 days.
If not improving get stools tested for reducing substances. If positive your baby may need lactose free formula like isomil.
Neopeptine drops 0.5ml or syrup 2ml twice a day for a month maximum.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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