my month old daughter is having frequent loose motions how to control it
hello welcome to icliniq loose motion diarrhoea is common problem in young kids it is very important to make sure that your daughter is well hydrated till she gets better it is very good that you are already giving or solution which needs to be given frequently loose stools can last for some days before getting better it will help to clear the body of germs toxins I need to ask you a few more questions to guide you in the right direction how many times day does she have loose stools is there any blood in stool is she is any pain does she cry while having stools is there any vomiting is there any fever if there is no fever there is no need to give paracetamol any signs of dehydration lips tongue dry not passing urine as usual is her weight gain good and within normal range is she otherwise her usual self or is she ill looking crying confused treatment plan provide your daughter with frequent sips of or throughout the day for every loose stool she needs to be given 10 mes keg of or assuming her weight to be 8 kgs you should give 80 mes or for every loose stool or needs to be continued till loose stools stop you can also give tender conut water if available give bland non spicy food like plain idli rice for some days if she is still breast feeding it is good to continue if available you can give enterogermina oral suspension mini ampoules a day for days you can mix with water and give her zinsy syearup mes once a day for a week most common reason for loose stools at this age is viral so antibiotics are not needed but if she has fever or bloody mucus stools she will need to be examined otherwise loose motion will settle in 5 days important due to the coronavirus lock down visiting hospital clinic may be difficult but if your daughter shows any of the following signs she needs to be taken to the nearest hospital clinic to be examined by a paediatrician looks sick not drinking or lips and tongue getting dry not passing urine even once in his looks dull and crying excessively blood in still if you have any further concerns you can contact us again for further advice take care
hi doctor kid age months weight not sure since yesterday she is having loose motion problem today also she is having frequent loose motion or solution and paracetamol syearup given but got little bit control again started