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How Can Loose Motion Be Treated In Babies?

Hi Doctor,
My Baby is 3 Month Old and he is going under severe loose motion (6-7) times .Doctor has adviced for ORS and to use Zinconia Syrup.We are using ORS for the last 4 days but nothing is in progress and we r not giving Zinconia Syrup as it's having side effects.Kindly suggests....Thanks in Advance
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Most often, loose stools in children are due to certain viral infections. Treatment will not reduce the duration it lasts. ORS helps to prevent dehydration.

If the replenishment of salts and water is equal to or more than the amount lost through stool, you need not bother. The prescribed treatment is proper. The stools should be OK in a few days.

I would prefer giving Zinconia. It contains zinc which helps in the healing of the walls of the intestine that gets damaged in such cases.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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How Can Loose Motion Be Treated In Babies?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most often, loose stools in children are due to certain viral infections. Treatment will not reduce the duration it lasts. ORS helps to prevent dehydration. If the replenishment of salts and water is equal to or more than the amount lost through stool, you need not bother. The prescribed treatment is proper. The stools should be OK in a few days. I would prefer giving Zinconia. It contains zinc which helps in the healing of the walls of the intestine that gets damaged in such cases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Diptanshu Das