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Is diarrhea in a baby due to viral infection?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 1 year and 10 months old. Two weeks ago, she had severe diarrhea and around her thighs and around her genitals, there was inflammation. The doctor says that because diarrhea is a type of virus and inflammation of the fungus. The doctor prescribed Clotrimazole and burns ointmen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but do not worry. By what you quote it seems that your child probably has got acute gastroenteritis with inflammation at thighs and scrotal region. In my opinion, you should giv... Read Full »
How to treat loose motions in a 12 days old baby?
Query: Hi doctor, My 12 days old baby boy has more frequent loose motions of up to 15 to 20 times a day. I am afraid of this. What is the treatment for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. At 12 days of age, there can be increased frequency of stools, but the stool amount should be very less and not watery. The stools can be green or yellow in color, which is normal at this age. However, if there are decreased feeding, fever... Read Full »
Why is my 5 months old baby having loose motions with blood?
Query: Hello doctor,My son is 5 months old and he is suffering from loose motions. He was on antibiotics (Moxikind) for 7 days last month and from there onwards, he was on Wallamycin to stop the loose motions and Darolac, Sporoges powder sachets but there was no result for 15 days. Again from there, he was... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. If the child is having loose stools for 20 days and still loose stools are persisting, then stool routine microscopy test, stool for reducing sugar and stool for occult blood should be done. If the child is having decreased feeding, decre... Read Full »
Can Eldopar be used for children?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has been experiencing some stomach ache since two hours. She went to the toilet and had loose stool, not exactly watery but loose. She is also complaining of vomiting feeling. Can I give her Eldopar? Is any antibiotic required for stomach infection? I have given her 5 mL of On... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 1. Stomach ache, nausea and loose stools could be due to acute gastroenteritis, food poisoning or stomach upset. Child will need antibiotics, because this appears to be an infection. 2. Eldopar contains Loperamide drug, which is used ... Read Full »
Is it normal for baby motions to be loose?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is of 9 days old now. She is suffering from loose motion. I had given her Colicaid six drops in last 24 hours. She is only on breastfeed. Is it safe for her? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A baby can pass five to six stools in a day or can pass stool once in two days. Both are normal. Since, baby is on exclusive breastfeed chance of infection is very less. Briefly, your baby is normal. In my opinion, you should give prebiotic like Enterogermina (Bacillus... Read Full »
Is zinc supplement needed for my 13-month-old with loose stools?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 months old. He is having loose motion over a week. I have given him Oflomac-M and Sporlac tablet twice a day. As he did not suffice, stopped giving him milk. Later he was fine for the next two days and when I started back milk since yesterday, again the stools are thin. As of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child but do not worry. By what you quote it seems that your child has probably got lactose intolerance, resistant stomach infection or worm infestation. I think you should do stool r... Read Full »