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What Causes Frequent Stools In A Baby While On Formula Milk?
my son is 5 months old, on breast feed though on 2 occasions last week, he had formulae milk ...earlier he used to pass stool once in the morning and once in the evening... but since the last 1 week, he has been passing stool at every feed and 2-3 times between the feed... he is alert, has been passing urine, taking feed. what do i do?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Bowel habits of infants can vary over time. 6-8 times a day to once in 6-8 days can be normal. If no fever, stool is not blood stained and he is playful, nothing to worry. If it progresses, kindly discuss with your pediatrician for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Bowel habits of infants can vary over time. 6-8 times a day to once in 6-8 days can be normal. If no fever, stool is not blood stained and he is playful, nothing to worry. If it progresses, kindly discuss with your pediatrician for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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