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Loose motions
Hi doc... My son aged 4 months is having loose motions from last 5 days.. we have done his stool test routine but reports are normal.. still loose motions are not getting over... Hez on FM lactogen only .
What could be the reason??
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Likely to be viral diarrhea. May take 5days + to normalise
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Can give ors, zinc, probiotic
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Can continue fm unless it's a recent introduction and diarrhea is after that. Make sure passing enough urine
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Viral diarrheas can last for 5 to 10 days.
Consult a pediatrician as detailed history and examination is needed.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
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