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How Can Diarrhea In An Infant Be Treated?

My 9 month old has had diarrhea for 5 days on and off... took her in tney said probably a virus and to bring her back in next week if it continues. ... she has been eating fine. ... I ve heard to switch to a soy formula without milk for awhile is that true?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Diarrhea is quite common among infants and most often it is caused by viral illness like rota virus infection. As of now continue breastfeeding and take plenty of fluids also needed to prevent dehydration. In most cases, the frequency of loose stools will come down and it will settle by it own. If they develop symptoms like fever, vomiting, then we need to start him on antibiotics. You can consider rota viral vaccines to prevent future attacks of diarrhea.

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How Can Diarrhea In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Diarrhea is quite common among infants and most often it is caused by viral illness like rota virus infection. As of now continue breastfeeding and take plenty of fluids also needed to prevent dehydration. In most cases, the frequency of loose stools will come down and it will settle by it own. If they develop symptoms like fever, vomiting, then we need to start him on antibiotics. You can consider rota viral vaccines to prevent future attacks of diarrhea. Wishing you good health. Thanks.