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What Causes Frequent Stools In A Baby?
My 8 wk old is breast fed and normally poops 5 or 6 times a day, but this morning has already had 4 big poopy diapers in 3 hrs. She slept more than usual last evening, but seems to feel ok otherwise. It doesn t seem she has a fever or any other symptoms. Anything to worry about?
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of frequent stools which is due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along with oral rehydrating solution. You should maintain the hydration of the body by taking plenty of oral fluids. You should take antibiotic such as oflox-oz along with rekool-d empty stomach one hour before meal. You can take Nitazoxanide twice daily to prevent diarrhea. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of frequent stools which is due to poor digestion, poor absorption or rapid movement through the intestines and all this leads to watery diarrhea. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take zinc supplements along with oral rehydrating solution. You should maintain the hydration of the body by taking plenty of oral fluids. You should take antibiotic such as oflox-oz along with rekool-d empty stomach one hour before meal. You can take Nitazoxanide twice daily to prevent diarrhea. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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