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Nearly 8 stools per day in 5 month baby
My son exactly 5 month old for d past 1 week passing stools nearly 8 times per day but normal poop. No vomitting, fever, loose stools but occasionally green stools and mucus. Completed probiotics yesterday but still no improvement suddenly from yesterday excessive crying I gave colicacid and he settles down. What is the issue with him why his stools are like that pls reply
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At this age, babies may pass stools multiple times a day — sometimes with mucus or green color — without it being a serious issue. As long as the baby is feeding well, gaining weight, active, and has no signs of dehydration or illness, this is usually not a concern
Next Steps
Monitor urine output, feeding, and weight gain.
If crying persists, or if stools become watery, bloody, or foul-smelling, consult your pediatrician.
If frequency increases further or baby becomes irritable, a stool routine test may be advised.
Health Tips
Avoid overuse of probiotics or unnecessary medications.
Colicaid can be used occasionally, but frequent crying should be reviewed if it persists.
Maintain exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months if applicable — no need to start solids early.
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The baby's symptoms (frequent stools, occasional green stools with mucus, excessive crying relieved by colic medication) despite normal poop consistency, no fever/vomiting, and probiotic use, suggest a possible digestive upset or colic-related issue. The presence of mucus could indicate some intestinal irritation. Given the lack of improvement, consulting a pediatrician
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