5.5 months baby not accepting feeds.

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Baby of 5.5 months under combination feed. Till last week was feeding normally. But now from last 2-3 days not accepting feeds like normal. Taking very low feeds. 2-3 times sucking and then crying. After sometime again we are trying to offer feed. Again feeding for 20-30 seconds and again not accepting feeds. Tried with Both mothers milk as well as formula feed. Aptamil Gold 1 Age -5.5 months Weight -8 kgs Baby boy. Urine 6-8 times Poop colour-Dark Greenish paste type, once in 4-5 days Please guide what can be the reason for not accepting feeds?

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