Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea In An Infant

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017

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Question : Hi, My son is 19 months old and his weight is 10 kg.Most of the time he does watery poo 2-3 times a day.I am very tensed.People says it is because of teething and doctor always prescribe antibiotics .After dose he gets well for couple of days but again loose motion starts.I dont understand now.Please Help

Answered by Dr. Arun (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be allergy

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing to us.
Infection is unlikely to recur so frequently.
I would suggest you to rule out Milk allergy or food allergy.
A basic clinical examination along with stool test and blood IgE levels esp againt cows milk will help in identifying it.
Avoid cows milk. Try lactose free milk like soy milk formulas .
Wishing him good health.
Dr Arun

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