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Why is my baby passing stools for five times a day?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 6 months old. He has frequent stools, about four to five times in a day. He passes the stools about an hour after his meal every time. It is semisolid. Please suggest some medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a normal phenomenon in children of this age group. You need not be worried. There is no need to start any medication. What you could do is, give him some probiotic and enzyme supplements, continue with breastfeeding and complementary feeding (if started). Relax... Read Full »
Why is there a presence of starch in the stool?
Query: Hi doctor, We had a stool test for my 2.5 year old daughter. The result reported presence of starch granules in the stool and the stool pH is acidic 6. What does it mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I would be more interested in knowing the complaints of your daughter and the symptoms rather than the report findings..... 2. By seeing the stool report, I can just guess that your baby is suffering from loose stools. 3. Since you have asked particularly about ... Read Full »
My 3 and a half-month-old baby is suffering from loose motion. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My 3 and a half-month-old baby is suffering from loose motion. I am giving Enterogermina, but it is not working. She does potty all the time after feeding. What can be done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your baby is just 3 and a half-month-old, I wanted to know whether the child is exclusively breastfed or on any formula milk. If the child is on breast milk, then there is no issue, but if the child is on any formula milk, then there is a chance of contaminatio... Read Full »
My daughter is frequently ill. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Our daughter aged 3 years 3 months has been frequently sick in her life. She was even hospitalized thrice and was on drips for stomach related diseases. Most often, her illnesses are related to stomach issues with symptoms typically including repeated vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. I understand your concern. Few children go through such situations due to sensitivity and low immunity levels, so you need not panic. 2. I would suggest you avoid antibi... Read Full »