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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movement In Babies?
Hi Doctor, My son is 8 months old. He is having frequent bowel movements but normal. My doctor prescribed zinconia 1ml 2 times a day. My son is normal in his activities. His stools are also normal. Normal in color and ador. Please suggest. I am so much worried.
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
Hi...nothing needs to be done. You need not worry unless he is extremely tired/ not passing urine/ there is blood in the motion/ abdominal distension/ listless.
I suggest you give him plenty of oral fluids, avoid aerated drinks, avoid fruit juices and start on Zinc supplements. But the zinc supplements you are giving him is not adequate. Zinconia syrup contains 20mg of zinc in 5ml and you need to give 5ml once a day and not 1ml twice a day. He will get better soon. If he develops any of the danger signs mentioned above, kindly consult your pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
I suggest you give him plenty of oral fluids, avoid aerated drinks, avoid fruit juices and start on Zinc supplements. But the zinc supplements you are giving him is not adequate. Zinconia syrup contains 20mg of zinc in 5ml and you need to give 5ml once a day and not 1ml twice a day. He will get better soon. If he develops any of the danger signs mentioned above, kindly consult your pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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