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Pee frequency has been increased
6 month old baby started solids once/day from last week and twice / day from this week along with breastfeeding. Water given in sips one full table spoon per meal.Her pee count has been drastically increased. Usually she pees around 10-12 per day. But now around 20 times per day. At nights it could be calculated, as I am also asleep
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It’s normal. You don’t have to give water with every meal. Her hydration is taken care by breastmilk/formula feed. Keep offering semisolid/ solid complementary food.
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Hello,
As per your history, if the urine frequency has increased to 20 times or more, it is on the higher side and the baby should be assessed for dehydration.
I would also like to know:
* Has there been any change in the consistency of the stools (are they watery/diarrhoea)?
* Is there any fever?
* Does the baby have sunken eyes, poor feeding, or appear unusually sleepy or lethargic?
Even if the baby is otherwise active and accepting feeds well, please monitor the number of wet diapers/urination, as this helps assess hydration.
I recommend consulting your paediatrician so the baby’s general condition and hydration status and any probable urine infection can be assessed. In the meantime, continue breastfeeding.This is not related to starting of solids or giving water.
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10 -12 times a day normal but at night it's not normal . some routine tests are required.pls consult to pediatrician
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A sudden increase to 20 pees is not normal.Starting solid foods typically reduces or maintains urination frequency.One tablespoon of water does not cause this big change.Consult a pediatrician promptly to rule out any infection.Watch for other symptoms like fever or painful urination.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
A urine frequency of around 20 times/day is higher than usual, but it does not always indicate a problem. At this age, the important thing is whether the baby is passing large amounts of urine or just small amounts frequently.
If your baby is feeding well, active, gaining weight, and has no fever, foul-smelling urine, crying while passing urine, vomiting, or excessive thirst, you can observe for the next 24–48 hours.
However, if this frequent urination continues for more than 2–3 days, or if any of the above symptoms develop, please consult your pediatrician. We may advise a urine routine and urine culture to rule out a urinary infection and, if needed, a few additional tests.
Meanwhile, continue breastfeeding and complementary feeding as usual. There is no need to stop giving the small sips of water with meals.
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Dr. Vaishnavi Saminathan
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Tiruppur
If the increased frequency is persisting for more than 2–3 days or is associated with fever, poor feeding, irritability, or discomfort while passing urine, please consult your pediatrician for examination and urine testing if indicated.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
I guess there is UTI infection
Need to do Urine test also
Consult physically with Pediatrician
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