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Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016
Question: I am travelling to UK tonight with a 10 months old baby. baby seems to have upset stomach. he poo-ed in the morning which was little loose. now again he did watery motion. yesterday he poo-ed thrice though wasnt watery but little loose. please suggest medicine. I am scared it is going to be very tough handling a sick baby in flight. he usually does it while being nursed
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Answered by Dr. Arun (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Keep ors probiotics ready

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools at this age is viral infection and will take a few days to settle.
Since you are travelling I would suggest
1. Keep ors like electral sachets ready. You can dissolve in water ( 200 ml or 1000 ml depending on XXXXXXX size) and make her drink throughout the journey.
This is the most important thing to keep her hydrated.
You can continue breastfeeding too to keep her hydrated.
Avoid cows milk. If she is used to formula use lactose free formula like zerolac or isomil.
2. Use probiotics like bifilac. I usually prescribe around one XXXXXXX twice daily.
3. Keep a watch online output. If low increase feeds or ors solution.
Consult local doctor in UK after reaching.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea In A Child

Brief Answer: Keep ors probiotics ready Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. Usually loose stools at this age is viral infection and will take a few days to settle. Since you are travelling I would suggest 1. Keep ors like electral sachets ready. You can dissolve in water ( 200 ml or 1000 ml depending on XXXXXXX size) and make her drink throughout the journey. This is the most important thing to keep her hydrated. You can continue breastfeeding too to keep her hydrated. Avoid cows milk. If she is used to formula use lactose free formula like zerolac or isomil. 2. Use probiotics like bifilac. I usually prescribe around one XXXXXXX twice daily. 3. Keep a watch online output. If low increase feeds or ors solution. Consult local doctor in UK after reaching. Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery. Regards Dr Arun