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What Causes Watery Stools In Baby?
Hi, my 17 month old has started with very watery stools. Watery to where it does nit stay in his diaper. His appetite has decreased but what he does eat comes right out. He seems on an off to get a low grade temp. So I gave him Advil. He seems to be teething but he is moody. The diapers are causing for a concern now.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hi..this seems to be a viral diarrhea. It is quite common in this age group, as the kids keep everything in their mouth to numb the teething feeling. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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