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Question: hi doctor, my son is 4.5 months. he is passing watery frothy stools since month. i posted the query on this app 10 days before. i got the response that no need to worry, its due to hyperactive gastrolic reflex. he is passing stools 6-7 times a day and he also got some rashes due to this. please advice, this is getting me really worried. thanks....
Brief Answer:
Stool investigation required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
I remember having replied to your previous query before. As previously mentioned if there is adequate weight and no distension of abdomen there is no cause for concern.
As the child is having rash, I would suggest you the following
1. Stool Examination: Kindly get stool examination for presence of reducing substance, microscopy and occult blood. It will rule out feed intolerance
2. Continue exclusive breast feeding
3. Ointment application for rash: Dr XXXXXXX Zinc Oxide paste (can be ordered online if not available in local pharmacy) or Himalaya diaper rash cream will be beneficial. After every bowel movement, clean the area with baby wipes, allow it to dry. Apply the paste thoroughly over the area which usually gets soaked with stools. Do it after every episode of passing stool.
Also occasionally keep the baby on absorbent mattress without diaper, as it will allow the drying of the area.
4. Probiotic: Probiotic like Flora-BC 2 ml twice a day will be very helpful
5. Defrothing agent: Colimex drops 1 ml twice a day for 2 days.It contains Simethicone which will prevent frothing.
Also do send clinical photograph of anal region and stools for further assessment of severity
Awaiting your response
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life
Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
Stool investigation required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
I remember having replied to your previous query before. As previously mentioned if there is adequate weight and no distension of abdomen there is no cause for concern.
As the child is having rash, I would suggest you the following
1. Stool Examination: Kindly get stool examination for presence of reducing substance, microscopy and occult blood. It will rule out feed intolerance
2. Continue exclusive breast feeding
3. Ointment application for rash: Dr XXXXXXX Zinc Oxide paste (can be ordered online if not available in local pharmacy) or Himalaya diaper rash cream will be beneficial. After every bowel movement, clean the area with baby wipes, allow it to dry. Apply the paste thoroughly over the area which usually gets soaked with stools. Do it after every episode of passing stool.
Also occasionally keep the baby on absorbent mattress without diaper, as it will allow the drying of the area.
4. Probiotic: Probiotic like Flora-BC 2 ml twice a day will be very helpful
5. Defrothing agent: Colimex drops 1 ml twice a day for 2 days.It contains Simethicone which will prevent frothing.
Also do send clinical photograph of anal region and stools for further assessment of severity
Awaiting your response
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life
Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
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