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Question: Hi Doctor
My baby is 1 year 4 mths he is having loose motions since 3 days now but since last 6 hrs frequency of loose motions has increased..had been to a doctor he had suggested to give netro-metrogyl syrup which baby is not taking as he is not liking it..can you pls suggest or help what best can be done?
My baby is 1 year 4 mths he is having loose motions since 3 days now but since last 6 hrs frequency of loose motions has increased..had been to a doctor he had suggested to give netro-metrogyl syrup which baby is not taking as he is not liking it..can you pls suggest or help what best can be done?
Brief Answer:
Probiotic will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Majority of loose motion in children are caused by viral in origin and are self limiting. If the following criteria is fulfilled then there is no cause for concern.
1. Absence of blood in stools
2. Absence of Fever
3. No signs of Dehydration : tongue is moist , on pinching the skin and releasing it , it immediately goes back
4. Urine output adequate
5. Baby accepting feeds well
The principle of management is
1. Ensure adequate intake of water and electrolyte to prevent dehydration
2. Ensure adequate intake of nutrition
I would suggest you the following
1. Antibiotics are not indicated
2. Probiotic like Flora BC will reduce frequency of loose stool
3. WHO recommended Oral rehydration solution to be given to baby as much as he can drink using watti and spoon
4. Ensure intake of adequate food
5. Wash the anal region with water after every loose stools to prevent rash
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Probiotic will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Majority of loose motion in children are caused by viral in origin and are self limiting. If the following criteria is fulfilled then there is no cause for concern.
1. Absence of blood in stools
2. Absence of Fever
3. No signs of Dehydration : tongue is moist , on pinching the skin and releasing it , it immediately goes back
4. Urine output adequate
5. Baby accepting feeds well
The principle of management is
1. Ensure adequate intake of water and electrolyte to prevent dehydration
2. Ensure adequate intake of nutrition
I would suggest you the following
1. Antibiotics are not indicated
2. Probiotic like Flora BC will reduce frequency of loose stool
3. WHO recommended Oral rehydration solution to be given to baby as much as he can drink using watti and spoon
4. Ensure intake of adequate food
5. Wash the anal region with water after every loose stools to prevent rash
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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