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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Bowel Movements In A Baby

Namaskar, My baby is of 4 months. His gums have started to build up and is having 6-7 bowel movements per days since 15 days, we have gone to his doctor. She said he might have little infection so she prescribed some treatment. But there is no significant improvement in my baby s health. I am worried whether this is normal or not ? Doctor s prescription is : Racecadotril ip 10mg Ferrous Ascorbate drop (OROFER XT) Hovite RB
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi I'm Dr Suresh K Yadav MD(paediatrics) , I have gone through your question and understand your concerns,

6-7 motions in a 4 months of baby may be normal if they are not large and watery , baby is active and accepting feed well, passing urine as before and is afebrile. Freq of motions in babies is variable , they may pass 6-8 motions or motion in 2-3 days.
You can add ORS and zinc if motions are large and watery.

Hope this answers your query. If any more question or follow up query do right to us. I will be happy to answer your question.
Take care.
Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Bowel Movements In A Baby

Hi I m Dr Suresh K Yadav MD(paediatrics) , I have gone through your question and understand your concerns, 6-7 motions in a 4 months of baby may be normal if they are not large and watery , baby is active and accepting feed well, passing urine as before and is afebrile. Freq of motions in babies is variable , they may pass 6-8 motions or motion in 2-3 days. You can add ORS and zinc if motions are large and watery. Hope this answers your query. If any more question or follow up query do right to us. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care. Thanks