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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

I have been experiencing hard stools for about 25 days. I notice dark-red blood while passing stool, along with a cutting sensation, burning, and pain around the anus. The pain becomes severe after passing stool and can continue for 4–5 hours or sometimes throughout the day. I want to know whether this could be an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, o

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According to the history.. it could be anal fissure. It's tear around anal region which heals with medication generally. Though haemorrhoids could also causes bleeding. And both can occur simultaneous ...  Read More

I have been experiencing hard stools for about 25 days. I notice small amount of red blood while passing stool, along with a cutting sensation, burning, and pain around the anus. The pain becomes severe after passing stool and can continue for 4–5 hours or sometimes throughout the day. I want to know whether this could be an anal fissure, hem

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It could anal fissure,but you can manage it,add lots of fiber in your food and drink water,for your pain relief take hot bath.if you didn't get relief book online consultation through practo ...  Read More

Mother Got Stools 5 To 6 Times In A Day From Last 2 Months After Knee Surgery, She Is A Diabetic Patient, Now Stools Are Passing After Every Meal.We Have Consulted With 2 Gastroenterologist But All In Vain,All Blood Tests Are Normal And Even Stool Test Is Normal Kindly Advise What Can We Do Now

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It can be diabetic diarrhoea or stool incontinence better to consult gastroenterologist ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been passing stool 2 times a day, but only a small amount comes each time. The stool is soft, not hard. Earlier, I used to pass stool normally, but for the past few days only a small amount comes each time. I also don't feel the usual urge to pass stool, and when I do go, only a small amount comes out. I have a burning sensatio

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Anal fissure or hemorrhoids so get a proctoscopy done ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been passing stool 2 times a day, but only a small amount comes each time. The stool is soft, not hard. Earlier, I used to pass stool normally, but for the past few days only a small amount comes each time. I also don't feel the usual urge to pass stool, and when I do go, only a small amount comes out. I have a burning sensatio

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This could be due to anal fissure/hemorrhoids or few other issues which can result in bleeding per anum. Needs clinical examination ...  Read More

Hello dr, My kid is six and half years old. From few days he was having stomach indigestion which became better. But from day before yesterday he is having loose stools almost 7 to 8 times a day. He is active and passing urine but last two times his motion is a pale almost whitish. Plz tell me what to do , I am so much worried

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If stools are not watery and he is not losing weight, there is nothing to worry about. Visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment ...  Read More

She has been experiencing a little pain during passing stool for the past few weeks. It settles in between for a few days but again the pain increases and there's itching that lasts for a few minutes afterwards. Now she's seeing blood (bright red) while passing. It has only happened once. Not sure if it's an anal fissure.

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goto consulting doctor and plan for flexible sigmoidoscopy to rule out ...  Read More

My younger brother is 16 years old and has been experiencing rectal bleeding during bowel movements for the past 7–10 days. The bleeding occurs every time he passes stool and is significant enough to drip into the toilet bowl. He does not complain of any pain while passing stool. He has no known medical conditions and no previous history of s

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Bland diet helps ...  Read More

My daughter is passing white stool lately. It has happened quite a few times in the past and it improves on its own. Is is normal or something that should be consulted with ?

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Stool test complete n microscopic stercobilinogen ...  Read More

Hello Doctors... I have 32 weeks prematured baby. 40 weeks completed now. 2 months completed. How many times passing stool per day is normal ?my baby passing 5 to 6 times. Is this diarrhea? She passed stool after feed. She is active. Feeding well and sleep well.

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5-6 times or even more in a day is normal. If there is no watery stool with blood and mucus pain and fever no need to worry. ...  Read More

Iam feeling pain while passing stools and after passing stools and burning sensation but I doesnot have constipation everymonth it is repeating since 3 months what may be the reason and precautions for it to cure without consulting ?

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Generally a tiny wound causes burning. if you don’t have constipation, then cyclical nature would suggest ? Related to hormones changes due to menses? Simple treatment with local jelly should help ...  Read More

Grand mother is on past condition of difficulty in urination and passing stool now she is under medication.Having frequent stool passing and stomach ache

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Is the stool watery ? Like loose motions Connect for detailed evaluation ...  Read More

Few days onwards I had very hard stool and yesterday with bright blood in stool and also bleed after passing stool itching around anus after passing stool burning sensation what would be reason somuch blood seen aftr passing stool

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Sitz bath Maintain hydration Maintain Hygiene High fibre diet ...  Read More

Is it normal for a 5 days old baby to pass stool every time he drinks formula. Roughly 8-9 times. The stools is like mustard pasted

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Greetings It is generally considered normal for a 5-day-old newborn to pass stool after every feeding, sometimes 8–10 times daily. This occurs because of a strong "gastrocolic reflex," where ea ...  Read More

Pain and inflammation while passing gas and stool. There is irritation and itching sometimes in that area

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Better to go for physical consultation for adequate evaluation and the right treatment. ...  Read More

For over a month I was having very sharp cutting pain while I tried passing the stool. And sometimes very rarely I used to see very little blood with the stool. But the pain only used to happen at the start once I passed the first stool after that it didn't hurt. After that for the past 4-5 days I have loose motion and now it doesn't hurt because m

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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

Hello sir baby age 13 days passing stools loose per day 6 no fever nothing mothe feeding only we giving pl adhive Weight 3.7kg Urine output also good no vomiting Thanks

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Its absolutely normal No need to worry ...  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

Hello I faced loose motion( just water) yesterday. I have had a recurrent stomach pain with loose stool and acid reflux for the last few days. The stool is semi-solid and I have been passing it 4-5 times a day. Here's what I have tried after consultation: 1. Zifi 200 with a probiotic (VSL 3 / Visbiome) 2. Alfox TZ with Nem Pass Both the options do

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Likely acute gastroenteritis with post-antibiotic gut imbalance. Stop unnecessary antibiotics. Maintain hydration with ORS and light diet. Continue probiotic 5–7 days. Start PPI for reflux. Avo ...  Read More

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