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Loose stools
My son 4 month 7 days old. He used to poop once a day or every other day. Since past 2 days he poop thrice a day yellow color watery very sticky. He is exclusively breastfeeded baby. Does it due to some infection or monsoon side effect?
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If frequency of stools increases, consistency of stool be omes more watery, or you have noticed bllod or mucus in stools, baby not feeding well then you need yo meet a nearby paediatrician
Otherwise no need to worry
Can be temperorary
Continue breast feeding
Mother should take fruits, vegetables
No restriction in mothers diet
Avoid junk food
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If the stools are watery and yellow , don’t worry . That is normal in exc breast fed babies. If they have green specks or mucus then it could be infection .
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Just observe for the above signs of infection. If very worried ten go for stool routine microscopic test
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See that breast is cleaned before feeding and no tap water enters baby’s mouth while bathing . These could be sources of infection .
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It's normal.
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This is perfectly normal for breastfeeding baby. Baby can poop from 10-15 times a day to once in 4-5 days.
If urine is adequate and feeding is normal. Nothing to be worried about.
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If child is exclusively on breastfeed ,there is no need to worry. A child on breast feed can have up to 10 to 12 small motions per day or no motions at all.
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if he looks lethargy or not taking feed then visit to near by paediatrician
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Three stools in a day is not a cause for concern.
Give Z & D drops 0.5 ml once daily for 10 days & get a routine stool test done
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What u sthe child weight ?
If it is extremely loose stools than u need to start some treatment.
Watch for any fever vomiting and increasing frequency of stools .
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Dr. Sourabh Choudhary
Pediatrician
22 yrs exp
Katni
Mostly it's due to mild unnoticed infection but usually self limiting. If he is active, playful, passing urine frequently , no fever then no treatment is needed.
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
It is not due to monsoon.
It may be that you have altered your diet intake.
Anyway three times is nothing to worry.
If he poos 6 times and more you have to worry.
Maintain your hygiene when breast feeding.
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