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Loose stool of baby
.my son is 6 month 17 days old..he is doing 5 times in a day with same consistency with mucus..
I went to dr previous week..he had given oflaxcin and metrogyl..
Ors
Probiotic..
I have attached pic of my baby's stool. Is this called loose stool.is it normal or I have to worry about it.
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This is most likely a viral diarrhoea. Loose motions can last for 1 to 2 weeks. The main aim is to prevent dehydration by giving lots of ORS and fluids. So if the child is active and not losing weight, nothing to worry. It will go away slowly
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Greetings kindly wait for 2 days if not settled down kindly consult..
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hydrate the child well
maintain hygiene
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Wait and watch
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
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if count of motions increases then visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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