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What Causes Bowel Movements After Feeding?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, My wife is feeding baby and he is 5 months old, as soon as he undergoes feeding he stools for every feed, please suggest what would be the solution. thanks in advance
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Its gastrocolic reflex, will settle soon Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. 1) Stools in normal consistency : Passing stools after feeding is because of a reflex called gastocolic reflex, where stomach distension causes bowel emptying. This is a normal phenomenon seen in infants provided stools are normal in consistency. It will settle as baby grows . 2) is stools are watery: If the stools are watery , it might be early indicator of viral infection. In this scenario , your baby will need probiotics like bifilac and zinc supplements 10mg per day which is usually given to such babies in my clinic. Ensure feeding every 2 to 3 hours. You can also try oral electrolyte solution given few spoons every 15 min. This will ensure baby is hydrated. Ensure your baby is passing urine well. Wishing your baby good health. Regards Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (21 minutes later)
Hi, Thanks for your quick reply,the stools are watery kind and my doc has suggested the supplement of visyneral(zinc supplement) 10 drops from the 4th month of baby.Using this supplement,will settle the problem? Baby is not dehydrated.How many days can i give bifilac and please suggest dosage.My baby demands feeding every 1 hour due to summer.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer: see below Detailed Answer: Visyneral doesnot contain enough zinc. I usually prescribe z & d drops 0.5 ml once daily. You can give one XXXXXXX of bifilac twice daily for 5 days. Continue feeding as per baby's demand. Regards Dr Arun
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What Causes Bowel Movements After Feeding?

Brief Answer: Its gastrocolic reflex, will settle soon Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. 1) Stools in normal consistency : Passing stools after feeding is because of a reflex called gastocolic reflex, where stomach distension causes bowel emptying. This is a normal phenomenon seen in infants provided stools are normal in consistency. It will settle as baby grows . 2) is stools are watery: If the stools are watery , it might be early indicator of viral infection. In this scenario , your baby will need probiotics like bifilac and zinc supplements 10mg per day which is usually given to such babies in my clinic. Ensure feeding every 2 to 3 hours. You can also try oral electrolyte solution given few spoons every 15 min. This will ensure baby is hydrated. Ensure your baby is passing urine well. Wishing your baby good health. Regards Dr Arun