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What Causes Green Colored Stools And Diarrhea?
Question: hi
i m XXXXXXX i having 5 month child,my child having lose motion problem,if she is having beast milk only,after feeding her stomach some sort of sound is comming, after that she is passing greenish type lose stool,since last 10 days she is having same problem,please suggest me what would be the problem
i m XXXXXXX i having 5 month child,my child having lose motion problem,if she is having beast milk only,after feeding her stomach some sort of sound is comming, after that she is passing greenish type lose stool,since last 10 days she is having same problem,please suggest me what would be the problem
Brief Answer:
Occasional green stools are normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
Many babies may occasionally develop green stools and there is nothing to be worried about. One possible reason for green stools is that your baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough hindmilk. The hindmilk provides most of the calories your baby needs, and makes him feel full. If he's only getting the lower-fat foremilk, he'll be hungry again very soon and will need to feed more often.
His body may not be able to cope with the increased amount of lactose (milk sugar) from all the milk he is drinking.
If he can't digest the increased amount of lactose properly, there will be more gas and water than usual in his intestines. This will give him cramping pains and runnier, green (often explosive) stools.
If the following criteria are fulfilled then there is no cause for concern regarding loose stools
1. No signs of dehydration
2. Baby accepting feeds well
3. No redness in anal region
4. Urine output adequate(2-3 diaper changes a day)
I would suggest you the following
1. Continue giving exclusive breastfeeding
2. You move her from one breast to the other before she lets go on his own: Make sure that you let your baby feed for as long as she likes. Do not take her off the breast before she lets go on her own. This way you will be sure she is getting as much milk as she needs and plenty of hindmilk as well.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Occasional green stools are normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
Many babies may occasionally develop green stools and there is nothing to be worried about. One possible reason for green stools is that your baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough hindmilk. The hindmilk provides most of the calories your baby needs, and makes him feel full. If he's only getting the lower-fat foremilk, he'll be hungry again very soon and will need to feed more often.
His body may not be able to cope with the increased amount of lactose (milk sugar) from all the milk he is drinking.
If he can't digest the increased amount of lactose properly, there will be more gas and water than usual in his intestines. This will give him cramping pains and runnier, green (often explosive) stools.
If the following criteria are fulfilled then there is no cause for concern regarding loose stools
1. No signs of dehydration
2. Baby accepting feeds well
3. No redness in anal region
4. Urine output adequate(2-3 diaper changes a day)
I would suggest you the following
1. Continue giving exclusive breastfeeding
2. You move her from one breast to the other before she lets go on his own: Make sure that you let your baby feed for as long as she likes. Do not take her off the breast before she lets go on her own. This way you will be sure she is getting as much milk as she needs and plenty of hindmilk as well.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
hi my baby per day 5-6 times she is passing lose stool,for last 10 days before is never like this happened,my bay is exaulty now 5 moths 10 days
some people telling she is sleeping one side,so the intenstine will be turned,now her wight is also become less
some people telling she is sleeping one side,so the intenstine will be turned,now her wight is also become less
Brief Answer:
Give her Probiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
Sleeping in any position does not affect the intestine.
For loose stools you can give her Probiotic syrup.
If she is playing well/joyful, urine output is adequate then there is no cause for concern.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Give her Probiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
Sleeping in any position does not affect the intestine.
For loose stools you can give her Probiotic syrup.
If she is playing well/joyful, urine output is adequate then there is no cause for concern.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
How many ml should i give & how many times ,it will stop the loose stool
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Rgds
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Brief Answer:
Dosage mentioned on syrup bottle
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
You can refer the prescribing information of Probiotic syrup mentioned on the bottle , the dosage will depend on weight.
Take Care
Best Regards
Deepak
Dosage mentioned on syrup bottle
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
You can refer the prescribing information of Probiotic syrup mentioned on the bottle , the dosage will depend on weight.
Take Care
Best Regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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