1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Baby Having loose stools and very cranky

Baby Having loose stools and very cranky

2020-11-28 16:49:48
1 year 3 month baby having loose stool often in the last 2 weeks. This is the second episode diarrhea. Stool is sticky, watery and light greenish in color. Today she passed motion thrice.Also she is having very poor appetite and not eating or drinking liquids properly. Her weight is 10 kg but she looks very thin but otherwise active. Her tummy seems to be protruding also. Please advise
117 Views

Answers (2)

Consult Now
She could be suffering from secondary lactose intolerance because of prolonged diarrhea and antibiotic abuse. Please stop medicines . Give stool for routine examination. Change diet to rice curd khichadi banana coconut or lemon water . Stop milk and fruit juices . Contact after stool result

Answered2020-11-28 22:20:56

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Hi, 3-4 stools/day is normal
Next Steps
Avoid diary products for a week Give rice based diet Give plenty of liquids/ water frequently

Answered2020-11-29 01:23:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Know What Your Stool Tells you About Your Health

Dr. Amrita Sharma

Although stool is a waste product for body but it's timely formation, elimination, its amount, consistency, colour and o ... Read more

Blood in Stool

Dr.Kumar Parth

Blood in the stool means there is bleeding somewhere in your digestive tract. It may be a local bleed or may be bleeding ... Read more

How Can She Have Babies and Not Me?

Dr.Seema Jain

Naa Jaane Kyun Hota Hai Yeh Zindagi Ke SaathBecoming pregnant might seem easy for a lot of women but for others it may n ... Read more

Will having a baby be stressful?

Dr.Rushabh Mehta

You can’t predict how your life will change after having baby, but it will! You may smile serenely when people talk of t ... Read more

When Is the Right Time to Start Complementary Feed in Young Babies?

Dr.Rahul Varma

Complementary feeding: (weaning food)It is defined as any non breast milk food or nutritious foods given to young childr ... Read more

Oral Health Protection of your New-born babies/Children at Home:

Dr.Rohan Bhatt

Parents are advised to clean infant’s gums with clean, damp cloth after each feeding.As soon as first teeth come in begi ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

3 month old loose motion

150588 Views
3 month old is having loose motion for the past 3 days. Passing stools 8 times a day. Kindly advise medic ...Read More

Loose motion to my baby

132132 Views
My baby affected loose motion more than 10 days..I took her into the nearest hospital they told me to tak ...Read More

Loose motions to 8 months baby

82014 Views
8 months old baby passing loose motions 4 to 5 times a day since last week.. A little cranky sometimes bu ...Read More

Promethazine syrup for 3 month baby

62552 Views
My daughter s 3months old , she s suffering from cold n vomiting . When I went to doctor they gave promet ...Read More

Lactogen 1 for 2 months baby

58093 Views
Hi, I wanted to know if I can give lactogen 1 to my 3rd month baby along with breast feed as her hunger l ...Read More

Constipation in 1 month old baby

67 Views
My child 1 year old is not passing stool for 2 days as seen previously . Previously 2 to 3 times a day he ...Read More

Loose stool after taking antibiotics

60 Views
My baby is one month old and she is underweight 2.5 kg also and she had sticky eyes and after eye drops i ...Read More

Hard Stool 1 month Babe Girl

75 Views
One Month Old Babe is having hard stool from last few days. Doctor give Colcid. She is on both Formula Mi ...Read More

Loose motion from last few days

48 Views
Hi , My son is 6 months old and having loose motion from last 4 days, Previously everything was going s ...Read More

Powder change baby started loose motion

71 Views
My baby 5.5 months old and is on formula feed started loose motion from past 3 days due to which he is li ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.