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Infant Having Frequent Bowel Movement And Noticed Weight Loss. What Cure And Precaution Is Required?

Hi, My 14 months baby is having grequent motions from last 15+ days. Its like he gt motion after every 2.5hrs he eat something . im giving him Milk 600 Ml, curd, rice, kichri, biscuits and offcourse water I can also notice weight loss . The behavioural aspect is also different from normal he is more frustrated at times. Pls guide
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Pediatrician 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for your query,
Child is having chronic diarrhea and as he is irritable and there is weight loss also .
I suggest you to get him evaluated by pediatrician,as stool routine examination and culture will be needed.
In the meantime give oral rehydration solution to replace electrolyte loss ,give lemonade,continue with curd,kichri.
Add lactobaccilus sachet for 2 to 3 days and zinc for 14 days after consulting your pediatrician.

Wishing your child good health.
God bless.
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Pediatrician Dr. Samik Basu's  Response
Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
He is having persistant diarrhoea.
Give him a probiotic -zinc formulation for 14 days.
Stop all milk preparation.
Give him more of solids.Avoid wheat and fruit juices.
Perform a stool test and do a celiac profile for your child.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
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Pediatrician Dr. E Venkata Ramana's  Response
Hi,
Thank you for your query,
Your child seems to have persistent diarrhea with dehydration as there is weight loss.
In persistent diarrhea in addition to infections, other causes of diarrhea like excessive consumption of carbohydrates, lactose and sucrose intolerance, excessive consumption of fluids and juices to be ruled out.
Restrict fluid content to less than 90 ml/kg/day.
You can try lactose and sucrose free diet after consulting your Pediatrician.
Stool to be sent for routine and for culture.
Withhold milk for some duration and try to give more solid food.
Consult your Pediatrician to for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
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Pediatrician Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

By your description I understand that your son is having gastroenteritis. If you feel he is loosing weight I suggest that you get him examined by a doctor and get a stool examination done. Weight loss and persistent diarrhoea is a cause for concern and needs to be taken care of. Ensure that he does not get dehydrated by increasing the liquids which you are already giving.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son an early recovery.

Regards,

RKK
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Infant Having Frequent Bowel Movement And Noticed Weight Loss. What Cure And Precaution Is Required?

Hi Thanks for your query, Child is having chronic diarrhea and as he is irritable and there is weight loss also . I suggest you to get him evaluated by pediatrician,as stool routine examination and culture will be needed. In the meantime give oral rehydration solution to replace electrolyte loss ,give lemonade,continue with curd,kichri. Add lactobaccilus sachet for 2 to 3 days and zinc for 14 days after consulting your pediatrician. Wishing your child good health. God bless.