My baby is born premature, now 4.5 months old. He is on exclusive breastfeed and is having loose motion from last 10 days.
For first 3 days it was watery. We consulted doc , he gave bifilac gg twice a day and Z n D once daily 0.5 ml.
Now the stools are not watery but still very loose and seedy and have bubbles. Stool frequency in 24 hours is between 3 to 6 times
Stool test report shows ph 6 and reducing substance positive
Now doc has suggested to stop breastfeeding completely and give formula milk which is lactose free.
He has no other symptoms, is active and gaining weight steadily. His current wait is 6.3 kg.
Please suggest if breastfeeding should be stopped and what to do regarding loose motion
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If reducing substances is positive , it is often due to lactose intolerance. Stop breast feeding temporarily and continue lactose free diet . It can even take a weeks time for the loose stools to settle . If it is mucoid you may need to start on antibiotics
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