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Gut infection in breastfeeding babies

2021-06-13 11:23:14
My baby is 4 months old and on exclusively breastfeeding. She has gut infection. Will it go automatically and how long it will take if so . She Passes stool with minute blood streaks
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Get the stool test , find out the severity and start antibiotics if necessary Without proper treatment child could be sick
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Consult pediatrician for further evaluation

Answered2021-06-13 15:05:54

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Need consultation if there is blood stains in the stool
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Consult paediatrician
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Give adequate breast feeds, increase frequency

Answered2021-06-13 15:05:32

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