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Hi Doctor, my 3 years old boy baby is passing stool 3 times a day from past 1 month( not loose stools). Is this something that I have to worry about ? Should I take my baby to doctor for checkup ? Please suggest? And why does this happen.

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Hello Passing 3 times stool is normal If watery stools then we should be concerned Thank you If any doubt plz consult on call ...  Read More

Hi, my daughter is 14 days old... Today she is passing stool 10 to 12 times... she is depending on formula milk... Breastfeeding is less... What to do??

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Stool frequency is normal if baby active Give Breast feeding ...  Read More

3 or 4 times passing stool in a day. Let me know i have any stomach problems or it is normal. 3 or 4 times passing stool in a day. Let me know i have any stomach problems or it is normal

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Depends. For some people it may be normal passing frequent stools, while for others, it's not. Is it liquid in consistency? Is it foul smelling? Since ...  Read More

My newborn baby girl of 4 days is passing stool 8 to 10 times,please recommend hone remedies.she is having mother feed and mother has taken saunf water also.

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It's normal for few babies, they pass stools after each feed, consult for confirmation ...  Read More

My baby is passing stool four times aday and releases gas frequently with very very small amount of stool

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Does baby have fever vomiting? If no then give ORS 1/4 TH glass after each loose motion . Do visit pediatrician determining underlying health issue. ...  Read More

My 4 month baby paases stool every two days usually. But today passed stool 2:30 then 5:30 then 6:30 little. Its not very loose. He strained little bit wen passing stool second time. Hes on formula milk lactogen and breast milk, since i have low milk supply. Mostly i give breast milk. Is there any issue?? Hes not crying. But relatively quiet.

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Pls opt for video call consultation with us Need to see the child And also more details ...  Read More

My 6 months old is passing stool 5-6 times a day from past 5 days before that she was passing only once or twice . It's been 15 days since we started her solids little bit but from past 5 days she is passing stools everytime she eats or drinks milk .. little little .. I am watching few pics of different days .

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Seems digestion issue ...  Read More

My son is 3.5 yrs old, his weight is 14 kgs. Since a week he is passing stool (normal type) for atleast 4 times in a day. Homemade food is given to him but he eats few biscuits, sometimes chocolates also. He is very active toddler. We are giving him Aquafina water boiled & cooled for drinking. What could be the reason for passing of stool for m

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There is a condition called toddlers diarrhea. Child will be active with no fever, stomach pain, no tiredness or blood in stools. He / she LL pass somewhat watery stools multiple times in a day. This ...  Read More

I have an year old son and this is regarding his health. He is passing loose stools multiple times from past 3 days. The colour is something I am not worried about as it was always yellowish. It is however loose and sticky. This is happening since Sunday and thrice each day. Yesterday he didn't have this problem and he passed normal tight tubish st

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Please send his stool for routine and microscopy test. Depending on the report further action can be taken. Sometimes teething phase can have this problem which may settle on it's own. If not consult ...  Read More

Hi dr. My baby boy is 1.6 months old. Now i m giving him normal filter water which we drink earlier I used to give him boiled water. Now he is passing stool daily for 4 to 6 times after his every meal he will do potty. Is this happening because of water or anything else. He is active and taking feeds well plz suggest

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1.6months old baby you are not supposed to give anything else but breastfeeding not even water. And passing stools after every meal in newborn babies is normal it is due to gastrocolic reflex. As lon ...  Read More

My friend is facing burning sensation and pain while passing stools, she faces gastric issue and pain while pooping

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Had concern about attached stool test results. As my daughter who is 1.5 month old is passing stool 10 to 15 times daily and is on breast feeding completely. Kindly guide

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Normal Passing stool after feeding is Normal This is known as gastrocolic reflex ...  Read More

My daughter is 40 day old and is passing stool after every meal, almost 10 to 15 times daily. Urine output is 7-8 times daily. Also passing stool little bit each time passing gas. Want to know if this is normal and how long it will take to recover

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Normal Dnt worry ...  Read More

For the last few days, I am passing loose stool 2–3 times a day, mostly in the morning and evening. After passing stool, I feel very weak, dizzy, and not well. I also get a frequent urge to pass stool even when there is little stool. I don’t have fever, abdominal pain, or black stool. I also sometimes get sudden strong urge to pass urin

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Your symptoms suggest acute diarrhea and mild dehydration. The absence of fever, abdominal pain, blood, or black stools is reassuring. What you should do now 1. Hydration (most important) Drink ORS or ...  Read More

I am suffering from anal itching after passing stool from last 40 days.It was started from diarrhea due to antibiotics.I do warm sitz, anovate and diet change relief happened but not recovered fully. Dr on online consultation recommend it for 15 days.but not confident without annovate because itching is moderate to intense.No bleeding and no pain.

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Hi. Hey! This could be due to poor gut health as antibiotics tend to eliminate essential gut bacteria too while dealing with the infection. Do not wipe the area after passing stools. Use plain water. ...  Read More

Hello doctor when iam passing stools in my pennis some white discharge is going what to do for this.

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine ...  Read More

Hello doctor when iam passing stools in my pennis some white discharge is going what to do for this.

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You can try Homoeopathy.. ...  Read More

Hello doctor when iam passing stools in my pennis some white discharge is going what to do for this.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hello doctor when iam passing stools in my pennis some white discharge is going what to do for this .

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Infection ...  Read More

I had pain and burning while passing stool after hard poo. There was a little blood initially, no pus, and pain is improving. Could this be an acute fissure, and what treatment will help it heal faster or should I be worry about it?”

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Dear doctor's hope you are doing great i have been suffering from 1 year losse stool,mucus,semisolid, bloating, 4 times poop in a day urgency from this tried every this not relieved after gallbladder removal surgery in 2022. tried ibs medication, Probiotic.

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Take high fibre diet like fruits, salad. Boil water before drinking. Avoid oily and chilly food. Get stools routine and culture done. Colonoscopy & biopsy. Please send reports ...  Read More

My baby is 1 year 1 month he passing poop 4-5 times not watery what should I do he us active we live in bangalore

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Try to modify diet.if anything new has been introduced try to stop it for a few days. If not yet dewormed,you can give medicine for deworming ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month 10 day old 3 week avo she is doing stool on every 3rd day but After weather change and we shifted city baby pasisng stool every day initially we were shock and consulted doctor but weight is gainig no any sign of crying or anything also baby is in fully breast milk so her weight was 2 day back 6.430kg in last 2 day she is passin

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

Please take a look at the report. My baby is popping 18-20 times a day with watery stool half of the times and has developed rashes in buttocks. Age One Month.

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Likely foremilk diarrhoea or beginning of illness Nothing significant or alarming from the reports . But as the baby is passing more than 10-15 stools a day You need a consultation ...  Read More

Till yesterday I was on hp kit.. today I started with pyloflush I feel till now i had normal bowl moment.. after starting pyloflush i feel like passing motions many times .. this use to happen before the start of antibiotics.. .. wt should I do.. antibiotics dint work on my stomach ??

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Need more clinical information as to why you were advised HP kit tablets. Your increase in frequency of stools could be attributed to Amoxycillin component of HP kit. It's an antibiotic which can cau ...  Read More

My 2.5 month old baby is passing foamy stool how do i balance formilk and hindmilk? When i offer one breast she starts to fall asleep and i dont know if she has got the hindmilk or not Then she wakes up within an hour so i offer the same breast. Is that okay? How do i make sure that she gets both milk, how do i balance it

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PA ...  Read More

2 months ago I strained alot and blood comes out like we open a tap...next day the blood was decreased and 3rd days was more decrease than 2 days...then i continue to take lactomed then it was normal' no pain no bleeding then i stop taking lactomed when I have the natural urge to pass stools that time a sharp stabbing pain on left side occurred bco

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My child 11moths old is passing loose tools since yesterday more than 10 times a day. When I went to paedetrician, he suggested toximo antibiotics and mentioned that this will settle within three days no admission is required and I should keep my child hydrated. My child is active passed urine only two times a day. I am worried. Please suggest

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You only mentioned loss stool - sudden increase in frequency- no fever , no blood in stool - that is the indication of giving antibiotics- that is Taxim -o syrup .But most common two cases of diarrhoe ...  Read More

Getting blood during passing stool since day before yesterday. Happened couple of times few months back also

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Piles? Anovate ointment locally by index finger first on buthole than gently push inside n rotate the finger to cover anal mucosa completely before n after defication two times for two weeks. Get e ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old ... after passing is passing soft stool...she gets the urge to pass the stool again gives pressure and passes the watery stool what exactly is wrong with her...all reports are normal..how can I stop this

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Check whether any blood or mucus in stool. If not there, then give some curd or butter milk which contains good bacteria, it might help. Any blood or mucus in stool needs doctor consult and antibiotic ...  Read More

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