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Suggest Remedy For Loose Motions And Vomiting In A Breastfed Child
Question: hello,
my 6 months daughter is having 3 loose motions since morning. also she did vomit one in evening. she is on breastfeed completely till now. her activities are normal as usual... do i need to rush to the doc? or any home remedy will work out?
my 6 months daughter is having 3 loose motions since morning. also she did vomit one in evening. she is on breastfeed completely till now. her activities are normal as usual... do i need to rush to the doc? or any home remedy will work out?
Brief Answer:
Continue breastfeeding frequently monitor urine output
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually vomiting and loose stools at this age is viral infection.
It may take upto a week to settle.
You need not panic and rush.
Ensure frequent breastfeeding and monitor if she passes urine atleast six to eight times a day. This will ensure that she is not getting dehydrated.
I also prescribe probiotic like bifilac syrup 2 ml twice daily for such babies in my clinic for 5 days.
By tomorrow you can show her to your daughter if loose stools persist.
This is important as clinical examination is must in young infants to assess severity of illness.
Antibiotics are rarely required.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Continue breastfeeding frequently monitor urine output
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually vomiting and loose stools at this age is viral infection.
It may take upto a week to settle.
You need not panic and rush.
Ensure frequent breastfeeding and monitor if she passes urine atleast six to eight times a day. This will ensure that she is not getting dehydrated.
I also prescribe probiotic like bifilac syrup 2 ml twice daily for such babies in my clinic for 5 days.
By tomorrow you can show her to your daughter if loose stools persist.
This is important as clinical examination is must in young infants to assess severity of illness.
Antibiotics are rarely required.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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