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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Bowel Movement In A 5 Months Old

I moved to Australia 2 weeks back. My 5 month old who s on formula since birth has more bowel movements since we v arrived.He is not dehydrated but doing it 8-10 times a day. I m giving boiled tap water and also changed his formula . Is it normal and for how long can this condition be?
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of frequent bowel movement. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance , constipation , gastroenteritis , giardiasis , muscle strain or food poisoning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to give child over the counter anti histamine twice a day like benadryl, give small and frequent meal to child. Give child mashed banana. If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole ,ornidazole or albendazole along with laxative .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Bowel Movement In A 5 Months Old

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of frequent bowel movement. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance , constipation , gastroenteritis , giardiasis , muscle strain or food poisoning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to give child over the counter anti histamine twice a day like benadryl, give small and frequent meal to child. Give child mashed banana. If condition doesn t get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole ,ornidazole or albendazole along with laxative . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari