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Loose stools
My Baby ( 2 months old ) is leaking stools very often . He passes regular stools 3 to 4 times a day other than that he is leaking mucus type of stool which is causing more rashes for him . Is this normal should I consult the doctor. In case of diarrhea how can I identify it. Kindly reply.
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This is normal stool pattern at this age.
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A sharp change in the pattern or consistency, feed refusal, lethargy or pain abdomen suggested by excessive crying, low urine output all suggest need to intervene
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Apply a barrier cream in the diaper area after gently wiping
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Normal
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Dr. BT Vignesh
Neonatologist
7 yrs exp
Hosur
It is normal for newborn baby to pass 6-8 stool per day. Sticky/ foamy/curdy stool is normal..
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For rash avoid wipes to clean, use water
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give enterogermina respule 0.3 ml thrice daily for 3 days . In diarrhoea stool will
B loose
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