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What Causes Loose Bowel Movement?

hi, my daughter is 1 year 11 months and she is having a loose bowel movement for 2 days now and she also have a cold. she doesn t like to eat. she bowels 5 times a day. i am thinking maybe she is still teething for some of her teeth hasn t come out yet. her bowel is yellowish and watery. what could be the cause of it and what should i do?
Thu, 9 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Teething can be a cause of loose stools in the child at this age. You should start vitamin D drops for three months, so that loose stool doesn't occur due to teething. Give ORS solution to prevent dehydration. Give prebiotic like enterogermina ampule should be given.

If loose stools persist vomiting occurs, then antibiotic needs to be started. An examination by a doctor should be done to rule out dehydration. Start vitamin D drops after the child is well.


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

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Patel
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What Causes Loose Bowel Movement?

Hello, Teething can be a cause of loose stools in the child at this age. You should start vitamin D drops for three months, so that loose stool doesn t occur due to teething. Give ORS solution to prevent dehydration. Give prebiotic like enterogermina ampule should be given. If loose stools persist vomiting occurs, then antibiotic needs to be started. An examination by a doctor should be done to rule out dehydration. Start vitamin D drops after the child is well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Patel