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Powder change baby started loose motion
My baby 5.5 months old and is on formula feed started loose motion from past 3 days due to which he is little cranky . I changed his formula company to lactogen pro 1 after that he started loose motion . When will it stop and what can be reason. I m concerned as he lost some weight also
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Mix the formula according to instructions on the pack. Diarrhoea cannot be attributed entirely to change in formula it could be due to infection also. Start WHO ors and zinc and monitor for frequency of loose stools, activity, urine output, intake of feeds. You can consult your paediatrician for further course.
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See how you r mixing the feed.and is there any cold or like that.use zinc and if diarrhea continues change the formula feed to which u were using
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Formula change usually doesn’t cause diarrhea. It will be due to infection. Keeping feeding and continue giving zinc and ORS solution. Watch for signs of dehydration. It will settle down in 3/4 days.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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Switching formula brands can temporarily irritate a baby's sensitive digestive tract or reveal a dietary intolerance.However, loose motions lasting for three days paired with weight loss and crankiness require immediate medical attention.Since your baby is under six months old, you should consult a pediatrician right away to prevent severe dehydration.Keep offering standard-strength formula frequently, and ask your doctor about incorporating an oral rehydration solution.Do not dilute the formula with extra water or give any anti-diarrheal medications without a professional prescription.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Give probiotics and zinc.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
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6 yrs exp
Surat
Give probiotics and zinc supplements
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give Enterogermina respule half morning and night for 3days
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