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What Causes Smelly Stools And Gas?
My 2 day has had sulfar smelling stools and gas since birth. Really foul smelling. Her breath also a strange odor. Only breast feeding,, having difficulties. Also needs to be awakened or forced/reminded to feed every 3 hours. Could there be something else going on?? Jaundice level is ok
Sat, 24 May 2014
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There is no point in forcing feeds on baby. Let the feeds be on demand , whenever baby demands give feeds. Feeding on demand is the right thing to be done. Usually babies loose weight in first 10 days, so due to relative dehydration there may be altered smell, there is no cause for concern.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
There is no point in forcing feeds on baby. Let the feeds be on demand , whenever baby demands give feeds. Feeding on demand is the right thing to be done. Usually babies loose weight in first 10 days, so due to relative dehydration there may be altered smell, there is no cause for concern.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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