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Hello DR My Daug Is Hter Age 9 Months Going

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Posted on Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Question: Hello DR
my daug is hter age 9 months going potty at the XXXXXXX of taking her meal like cerelac, juice.
can u pls suggest why it happening since last 15 days.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Gastrocolic reflex. It is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that there is nothing abnormal in passing stool after each feed. There is a phenomenon called gastrocolic reflex which makes her do so. It can be normally found in many children and is not a cause for concern. It is not serious and there is no need to worry.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Hello Sir
But she also feels pressure during that time . her mouth becomes red .
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possible

Detailed Answer:
Yes, it can occur even during the feeds. As soon as the food reaches the stomach she may get the reflex pressure in her colon. That is how the gastrocolic reflex works.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (10 hours later)
hello sir
what sir is it will effect on her health that she used to go potty as she takes feed.
how long will it go as already more than 15 days passed.
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (25 minutes later)
Hello sir
one more query is that even if give juice then it happens not a single time left without going potty. then what would be the effect on her health , weight , does not she feels hungry after going potty . how can we manage this
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It may persist. No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
It will not affect her health. It is normal and therefore can continue. No need to worry.

Do not worry about the amount of food she takes. She will get the food she needs. Just give a wholesome diet and she would be fine.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Hello DR My Daug Is Hter Age 9 Months Going

Brief Answer: Gastrocolic reflex. It is normal. Detailed Answer: Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that there is nothing abnormal in passing stool after each feed. There is a phenomenon called gastrocolic reflex which makes her do so. It can be normally found in many children and is not a cause for concern. It is not serious and there is no need to worry. Let me know if I could help further. Regards