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Loose stool on 4.5 month old
Hi, my baby is having loose stool. I moved from Bangalore to Delhi so my water, milk n all has changed. Since then only she is having loose stool. Please suggest how do i treat it? It's milk now, I don't want it to become severe. Can i give econorm? If yes, then how? She is on breastfeed exclusively.
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Continue breastfeeding frequently – Breastmilk helps maintain hydration and provides antibodies to fight infections.
Ensure maternal hydration and diet – Since you moved, check if the water quality is different. Consider using boiled or filtered water for drinking.
Monitor hydration in the baby – Look for signs like reduced urine output, lethargy, dry lips, or sunken eyes, which indicate dehydration.
Zinc supplementation – WHO recommends zinc for diarrhea (10 mg/day for infants
Next Steps
If following signs present- visit nearby hospital ASAP.
1. Bloody stool
2. Associated fever
3.loose stools beyond 7 days
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