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What Causes Diarrhea With Oily Orange Stools In An Infant?

My baby is 6 month old just started for him beside the formula solid food and vitamins as pediafer As per his doctor instructions. Since last week and he has like diarrhea but with oily orange stools. And he s doing more than 12 times per day poopoo. Till today the only thing comes out is orange oil beside his pipi. Still on formula during day I stopped solid food directly And the vitamins No fever His energy still almost the same or less by 10%
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Loose stools are usually viral.
Donot worry, this will settle soon
I usually give ors and zinc for diarrhoea.
Ensure your baby passes urine atleast 6 times daily.
Wishing your baby speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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What Causes Diarrhea With Oily Orange Stools In An Infant?

Hi Thanks for writing to us. Loose stools are usually viral. Donot worry, this will settle soon I usually give ors and zinc for diarrhoea. Ensure your baby passes urine atleast 6 times daily. Wishing your baby speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun