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Gas and motion issue

2022-04-24 22:14:57
6 week old son, has acidic stool and reducing substance present..is it an infection..his stools are watery. He passes stool after each feed..he is completely on breastfeeding..
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This does not mean infection  What are the symptoms?  This is a temporary phase. Passing motions after each feed is normal. Unless there is weight loss, no need to take action. Good that he is on BF only

Answered2022-04-25 02:10:49

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