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How Can Diarrhea In An Infant Be Treated?
My baby is 6 month old. She is suffering from loose motions. She is on breast feed as well as formula feed.also on solid food. After consulting to paediatrician I gv medicine n it stop for week n again it starts. I also gv her ors n nariyal pani she is well hydrated but still passing loose motion
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
Hi,
The most common cause for diarrhea or any change in bowel habits at this age is intolerance either to the type of milk or food being used.
Since it started 2 weeks ago, you may want to note any foods that he may have used in this time period that may be causing the problem.
Another cause of diarrhea is an infection but it would not normally last for this period of time.
If it continues you may need to take him to his doctor for an evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
The most common cause for diarrhea or any change in bowel habits at this age is intolerance either to the type of milk or food being used.
Since it started 2 weeks ago, you may want to note any foods that he may have used in this time period that may be causing the problem.
Another cause of diarrhea is an infection but it would not normally last for this period of time.
If it continues you may need to take him to his doctor for an evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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