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Suggest Treatment For Watery Stools In An Infant
Question: Hi doctor..My son who is 3 months old has been passing watery stools from the past 2 days.The frequency is atleast 5 to 6 times a day.However there is no fever and he is quite active and playful..Please suggest a remedy for this.
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Brief Answer:
It is normal. Nothing needs to be done about it.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. For a baby of this age, it is normal to pass stool several times a day or even after each feed. Alternatively the child may pass stool once in 10 days and that is normal too. These are not a cause for concern and nothing needs to be done about it.
Let me emphasize on the fact that breast milk is the best possible milk for a baby and there can be no alternatives for the same. Breast milk also takes care of immunity against common ailments like cough and cold, and diarrhea. So, automatically your worries would be reduced.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
It is normal. Nothing needs to be done about it.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. For a baby of this age, it is normal to pass stool several times a day or even after each feed. Alternatively the child may pass stool once in 10 days and that is normal too. These are not a cause for concern and nothing needs to be done about it.
Let me emphasize on the fact that breast milk is the best possible milk for a baby and there can be no alternatives for the same. Breast milk also takes care of immunity against common ailments like cough and cold, and diarrhea. So, automatically your worries would be reduced.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your quick reply doctor.However it is a little concerning for us since he normally passes stools.only once or twice a day .But from two days frequency has increased and it is in small amounts..And a little watery.To re confirm my query is THIS a normal condition?
Brief Answer:
It is normal. Nothing needs to be done about it.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is normal. I would like you to confirm whether the child is exclusively breast fed. If the child is exclusively breast fed there is nothing to worry. You need to replenish for the lost water and salts by simply giving a bit more of breast feed. If the child passes urine more than 6-8 times in 24 hours there is nothing to worry about.
Regards
It is normal. Nothing needs to be done about it.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is normal. I would like you to confirm whether the child is exclusively breast fed. If the child is exclusively breast fed there is nothing to worry. You need to replenish for the lost water and salts by simply giving a bit more of breast feed. If the child passes urine more than 6-8 times in 24 hours there is nothing to worry about.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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