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Question: Hello Doctor,
My 8 month old baby has loose motion for 10 times today(yellow in colour but last time it became light greenish). No fever and no vomiting.urination around 12 times. I m giving breast milk and solid food. I had not invented any new food these days. She is active. what can I do.
My 8 month old baby has loose motion for 10 times today(yellow in colour but last time it became light greenish). No fever and no vomiting.urination around 12 times. I m giving breast milk and solid food. I had not invented any new food these days. She is active. what can I do.
Brief Answer:
ORS, Zinc
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools at this age is because of viral infection.
It may take up to a week to settle.
I usually prescribe oral rehydration solution like electral and zinc daily for such babies.
But at this age kids may get dehydrated pretty quickly.
It is better to keep a close watch on his activities, feeding, and urine output.
If these are good like now, you can wait safely.
Else consult with your pediatrician and get him examined.
If loose stools is happening repeatedly in your child, get a stool Complete examination done.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
ORS, Zinc
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools at this age is because of viral infection.
It may take up to a week to settle.
I usually prescribe oral rehydration solution like electral and zinc daily for such babies.
But at this age kids may get dehydrated pretty quickly.
It is better to keep a close watch on his activities, feeding, and urine output.
If these are good like now, you can wait safely.
Else consult with your pediatrician and get him examined.
If loose stools is happening repeatedly in your child, get a stool Complete examination done.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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