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Baby Having loose stools and very cranky
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
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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
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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
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