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Are Frequent Bowel Movements And Mucus In The Stool Of An Infant Serious Concerns?
Question: My 10 month old boy is poop-ing 4-5 times daily. Sometimes stool is almost as fluid and sometimes as semi-fluid/semi-solid. This is continuing since last week.Sometimes I feel that stool is mucous like.
Also he is poop-ing a little(some fluidic stools observed) while urinating since last 2 days
My Paed suggested Neopentine drops (TDS) and Pro-Well XXXXXXX few days back and we are continuing this and also suggested Taxim O antibiotic if mucous or blood observed but didn't gave antibiotic till now
Please let me know what to do and should i start antibiotic or not.
Also he is poop-ing a little(some fluidic stools observed) while urinating since last 2 days
My Paed suggested Neopentine drops (TDS) and Pro-Well XXXXXXX few days back and we are continuing this and also suggested Taxim O antibiotic if mucous or blood observed but didn't gave antibiotic till now
Please let me know what to do and should i start antibiotic or not.
Brief Answer:
No need for antibiotic - I have explained
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in here.
It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.
There is no need to use antibiotics (LIKE CEFIXIME) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.
I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).
Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
No need for antibiotic - I have explained
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in here.
It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.
There is no need to use antibiotics (LIKE CEFIXIME) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.
I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).
Regarding diet - You can use cerelac...any flavour will do. Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridges & soups.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks..should I continue neopeptine n pro well XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Suggestion on probiotics
Detailed Answer:
Neopeptine has not sceintifically medical benefit.
Prowell is a probiotic which you can use please.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
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Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Suggestion on probiotics
Detailed Answer:
Neopeptine has not sceintifically medical benefit.
Prowell is a probiotic which you can use please.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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