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Suggest Treatment For Baby Suffering From Loose Stools
my 5 and half month old baby is having loose motions since morning,; normally he passed stoll once in 4 days but today he has passed three stool (very thin) since morning. from his birth, he s on both milk feed, formula and breast.please advise what i can give him to cure this.
Thu, 21 May 2020
Hello,
Babies poop can change very frequently. Sometimes it is related to what you've eaten if you're breast feeding. But most often, it is just a change in metabolism that lasts for a day or two. I would watch for a few days to see if it continues. Please also watch for signs of dehydration - meaning no tears, no saliva in his mouth or less wet diapers. If he seems dry or has fever, or if his watery poops persist for more than 48 hours, he needs to be evaluated.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
Babies poop can change very frequently. Sometimes it is related to what you've eaten if you're breast feeding. But most often, it is just a change in metabolism that lasts for a day or two. I would watch for a few days to see if it continues. Please also watch for signs of dehydration - meaning no tears, no saliva in his mouth or less wet diapers. If he seems dry or has fever, or if his watery poops persist for more than 48 hours, he needs to be evaluated.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
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