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Urate crystals in nappy.
Hi doctor, my 5 month old baby is only on breastfeed. She is urinating only 2times in 24 hours since 7 days. Since last 7 days Orange /pinkish color is observed intermittently in nappy and also orange crystals around urethra. Also, she is choking when everytime she tries to breastfeed. Please advice.
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Increase breast feeds ..
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summer season dehydration occurs so keep the baby in a little bit cool area
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Mother need to increase fluid intake, Mother dehydrated, might be passing less urine ,
Hence less milk and concentrated breast milk
Mother should pass 7-8 urine per day, please check
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Dr. Suptotthitaa Naskar
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
The orange/pink crystals are a sign of dehydration in your baby.and urine output is significantly less as mentioned by you.so please increase her feed,may be she needs top up feeds.
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Even after ensuring adequate feed,if this condition persists,need a consultation.
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Urine output should be atleast 6 to 8 times in 24hrs.
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Dr. N.Manimozhian
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Chennai
May be due to insufficient milk . Feed properly . If 5 months completed start giving boiled water
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