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What Causes Loose Stools In An Infant?

My baby is 16 months old. she is suffering from acute loose motions. its usualy on hike wen she woke up in morning. after that the pass out happen thrice a day with white colour stool. wht is the reason? currently am giving her Kaptin cyrup thrice a day. am from dubai and last week she was in india for 15 days where in i was giving her fresh cow milk? is tht the reason? also her teething has started. she got her first two teeths before few days? plz advice?                                                                  
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
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Hi,

This indicates acute gastroenteritis, which may occur following ingestion of unpasteurised milk. If there is no fever, and the stool does not contain blood or much mucus, we need not worry. Just give her frequent sips of fluids like ORS solution to prevent dehydration. Giving zinc supplementation is also good (20mg once daily for 2 weeks). If loose stools are not getting down in 5-7 days, she becomes febrile or lethargic, or stool becomes blood stained, kindly take her to pediatrician as this may need antibiotic treatment too.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Loose Stools In An Infant?

Hi, This indicates acute gastroenteritis, which may occur following ingestion of unpasteurised milk. If there is no fever, and the stool does not contain blood or much mucus, we need not worry. Just give her frequent sips of fluids like ORS solution to prevent dehydration. Giving zinc supplementation is also good (20mg once daily for 2 weeks). If loose stools are not getting down in 5-7 days, she becomes febrile or lethargic, or stool becomes blood stained, kindly take her to pediatrician as this may need antibiotic treatment too. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician