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5 month old daughter loose stool
Hi my daughter had an stomach infection for which she was given antibiotic course along with zn20 and entrogermina.5 days course is complete,but still she is passing stool 4 to 5 times a day.image of the stool attached.She is completely on formula feed,on aptamil gold stage 1.I have been to three doctors.what to do next?how long it will continue,its been six days
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The loose stools might take time to subside, just continue zinc for total 14 days. Probiotics for few more days. The episodes should gradually come down, and stools will become firmer. If she is better, need not worry much.
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Watch for increase in episodes/ blood or mucus in stools/ fever etc in child. Consult incase of these.
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sandeep Hegde
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Sirsi
Sometimes loose stools may take till 14 days to stop
Need not worry if no blood in stools and taking orally well
Next Steps
Make sure you hydrate her well with ORS ( WHO recommended ORS)
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If you are using formula feeds make sure you are diluting it correctly over dilution and under dilution can also cause loose stools
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
It is normal for age
Can pass motion 6 to 8 times a day and like this. Need not to treat it.
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