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How To Treat Loose Motions And Stomach Pain In An Infant?

Hello dr. I had loose motions yesterday and my baby who is 4months old is having loose motions today and stomach pain. He is on mix of breast feeding and formula. He has been gnawing from sometime. He is also urinating less than usual . Can these be symptoms of diarrhea or is it teething or anything else
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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The symptoms are related to diarrhea and dehydration and not to teething or anything else. Passing less urine in case of diarrhea (loose motions) indicates that some dehydration is present.
Maintaining hydration is the mainstay of treatment. If possible increase the amount of breast feeding if that is feasible. If that is not feasible, you need to give the child ORS prepared by mixing a pediatric sachet in 200 ml of plain water. Give this solution sip by sip and consume the entire amount within 24 hours or discard any left over if any. If the child becomes lethargic or is still not passing urine adequately, rush the child to the emergency room of a hospital with pediatric facilities.
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How To Treat Loose Motions And Stomach Pain In An Infant?

The symptoms are related to diarrhea and dehydration and not to teething or anything else. Passing less urine in case of diarrhea (loose motions) indicates that some dehydration is present. Maintaining hydration is the mainstay of treatment. If possible increase the amount of breast feeding if that is feasible. If that is not feasible, you need to give the child ORS prepared by mixing a pediatric sachet in 200 ml of plain water. Give this solution sip by sip and consume the entire amount within 24 hours or discard any left over if any. If the child becomes lethargic or is still not passing urine adequately, rush the child to the emergency room of a hospital with pediatric facilities.