Loose stools

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Loose stools

Asked for Female, 26 Years

My baby is 8 month old. Usually he is doing hard poop every day but today he has pooped thrice since morning and has water like consistency .Yesterday he pooped 3-4 times but only once the stool was loose other times it was hard. What should I do ? Should I go to the doctor immediately or should wait for today ?

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Dr. BT Vignesh

Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Hosur

Give plenty of water and mother milk.

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If only watery and more than 5 times in a day, consult a doctor

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune

Give plenty of fluids.