What Causes Diarrhea In An Infant Upon Intake Of Food?

Hi welcome to HCM I can understand your concern for your child suffering from diarrhea upon intake of food . Dear , I like to suggest you not to worry much . As this is his teething stage and this is a common phenomena with infants . They suffer from loss of appetite ,loose motions , headache , fever etc . A lot of other things can cause the problem, including: An infection with a virus, bacteria, or parasite. Babies can pick up these germs through contact with unclean food or water or when they touch germy surfaces and then put their hands into their mouths. . The other reasons having diarrhra are : A food allergy or sensitivity to medicines Diarrhea makes the body lose too much water and minerals called electrolytes. That leads to dehydration. Babies can get dehydrated and weak very quickly . Look into the causes and try to remove them as much as you cam So , Take care of his cleanliness .Wash and wipe his hands quite often. Over medication should be avoided . Liquids - water , milk juice should be given in small portions frequently . Give him small solid meals like porridge , 1 banana with little curd -1/4th of it every 2 hours A Homeopathic remedy , Chamomilla 30 / 3 drops in a cup of water / a spoon or 2, every 1 hourly of this mixture / 4 doses . After that , a dose / every 2 hourly 3 doses . And after that , a dose every day helps the child in resolving teething prolems - pains - headache, stomach upset ,sleeplessness and assures cheerful teething . Please don t panic , your child will pick up normal health , starting with in ,2-3 days very soon . Consult his doctor every off and on for his proper growth . Wish you all the best Hope this helps solve your query Dr Suchda