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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions In A Child

hi my baby is having loose motion for the last 1.5 week and he is getting very week, I went to the doctor , walk in centre and emergency three times but doctors are not suggesting anything apart from dyrolyte and calpol, could you please recommend me something which can help my baby to reduce motion
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Hi,

How old is your baby? The common cause in a small baby is a rotavirous infection which results in frequent watery diarrhea and subsequent dehydration. This is a viral infection and can result in severe morbidity. The mainstay of management is the replacement of the water loss in stools with an electrolyte solution. The food given will depend on the age of the child. Your doctor may advise a stool test to rule out bacterial infections, lactose intolerance and cow milk allergy. More information regarding the age of your baby and recent changes in the diet if any will be useful for any further advice.

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

Regards,
Dr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar, Pediatrician, Neonatology
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Suggest Treatment For Loose Motions In A Child

Hi, How old is your baby? The common cause in a small baby is a rotavirous infection which results in frequent watery diarrhea and subsequent dehydration. This is a viral infection and can result in severe morbidity. The mainstay of management is the replacement of the water loss in stools with an electrolyte solution. The food given will depend on the age of the child. Your doctor may advise a stool test to rule out bacterial infections, lactose intolerance and cow milk allergy. More information regarding the age of your baby and recent changes in the diet if any will be useful for any further advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anil Kumar Bhatnagar, Pediatrician, Neonatology