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Mucous in stool

2024-12-15 18:52:16
My 7months old baby is having mucus like stools and he is passing 3-4 times daily since last 10 days. He is into formula feed since birth. Sporolac powder and zinc .5ml he is taking since last three days, his activity has been same, no blood or clots in stool. Is it normal?. What shall i do?
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It's normal

Answered2024-12-16 16:01:00

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If child is active no blood in stool.normal only wait and watch

Answered2024-12-16 10:39:37

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If the child is active , taking feeds well , no tummy distension , no fever , passing urine normally then no need to worry . If u feel frequency of stools has increased , blood in stools , need to examine the baby
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Continue feeds and fluids . Hydrate the baby well .
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Continue the above medicines .in case of fever / reduced activity and urine output / blood in stools visit doctor

Answered2024-12-16 08:28:05

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Give ors as much as you can ....zinc drops and watch for danger signs

Answered2024-12-17 07:39:14

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If there is no blood in stool then don’t worry If you are using bottle feeding then stop it .. try to give by vati chamacha.. Use ZN nd d drops for 14 days ORS

Answered2024-12-16 08:56:48

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