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My 5 Month Old Baby Have Loose Motion For The Past 5 Days
Question: My 5 month old baby have loose motion for the past 5 days.
Tried Cefixime, Ofloxacin,.but not cured
Tried Cefixime, Ofloxacin,.but not cured
Brief Answer:
Will take time
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools at this age is viral infection induced . No use of giving antibiotics that you have mentioned .
We usually treat with Probiotics like enterogermina once daily full tube for a few days .
Keep feeding frequently. Loose stools will take time to settle . If baby is passing urine at least 6 times daily and taking breast feeds no need to worry even if loose stools continue for few more days
However if baby becomes dull, not feeding well or not passing urine well , then you need to take to nearby hospital to assess dehydration status .
Regards
Dr Arun
Will take time
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools at this age is viral infection induced . No use of giving antibiotics that you have mentioned .
We usually treat with Probiotics like enterogermina once daily full tube for a few days .
Keep feeding frequently. Loose stools will take time to settle . If baby is passing urine at least 6 times daily and taking breast feeds no need to worry even if loose stools continue for few more days
However if baby becomes dull, not feeding well or not passing urine well , then you need to take to nearby hospital to assess dehydration status .
Regards
Dr Arun
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