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What Causes Loose Stools In An Infant?
my 8 month old daughter is having loase motion since today morning . she seems to be enjoying all the playful acts but just after havinbg her dinner , she had a bout of motion passing . what can be the reason , since morning she had passed motion 8 times
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
Hi,
This suggests acute gastroenteritis. If no fever, stools are not blood stained, and she is playful, no need to worry. Most of these are viral. Just give frequent sips of fluids like ORS in frequent small sips after each stools to prevent dehydration. I also used to give zinc and sometimes a probiotic. Take her to pediatrician if she develops fever, stool becomes blood stained, or she becomes lethargic and not feeding.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
This suggests acute gastroenteritis. If no fever, stools are not blood stained, and she is playful, no need to worry. Most of these are viral. Just give frequent sips of fluids like ORS in frequent small sips after each stools to prevent dehydration. I also used to give zinc and sometimes a probiotic. Take her to pediatrician if she develops fever, stool becomes blood stained, or she becomes lethargic and not feeding.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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