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What Causes Green Stool And Severe Cold In Infants?
Hello doctor, My baby is 3.5 months old and she is passing her stools in green color from past 2 weeks. She is exclusively on breast feeding. I tried babylac, econorm with ofloxin metronidazole suspension 0.5ml for 3 days but it didn t helped. I consulted another doctor who has given zinc powder 0.5ml a day for 14 days, enterogemnia 5ml twice daily for 3 days and walamycin suspension 0.5 ml for 4-5 days. I didn t see any result even after using that for 2days as still she passes her stool in green color and watery.My baby weighs 5.2 kg approx My baby activity is normal. Now she has even severe cold.as it s been 2 weeks I am worried a lot.. Please help
Mon, 11 May 2015
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The breastfed baby's stools may change in color, and baby may even have an occasional green stool. Consistently green stools, however, may indicate a problem, such as imbalance in foremilk/hindmilk, or sensitivity to something in mom's diet, such as dairy. Green stools do not always indicate a problem.
If your babies activity and weight gain is normal, it is very unlikely to have green poops due to some infection. So in my opinion there is no need for any medical treatment. Only check if he is properly breastfed and is getting hind milk properly.
Whether your child has a cough, a cold, or the flu, you can try these gentle, effective, and safe home remedies:
1.Have a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer going in your child's bedroom when she's sleeping, resting, or playing in the room.
2. Saline nasal Drops easily available help clear the nose when kids are too young to blow their nose. For babies, a bulb syringe really comes in handy if a stuffy nose interferes with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Try using it about 15 minutes beforehand.
3. Vapor rubs.
If still child continues to have cold, try phenargan syrup 2.5 ml twice daily for3-5 days.
In case of any further questions, do call back.
Welcome to the HCM
The breastfed baby's stools may change in color, and baby may even have an occasional green stool. Consistently green stools, however, may indicate a problem, such as imbalance in foremilk/hindmilk, or sensitivity to something in mom's diet, such as dairy. Green stools do not always indicate a problem.
If your babies activity and weight gain is normal, it is very unlikely to have green poops due to some infection. So in my opinion there is no need for any medical treatment. Only check if he is properly breastfed and is getting hind milk properly.
Whether your child has a cough, a cold, or the flu, you can try these gentle, effective, and safe home remedies:
1.Have a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer going in your child's bedroom when she's sleeping, resting, or playing in the room.
2. Saline nasal Drops easily available help clear the nose when kids are too young to blow their nose. For babies, a bulb syringe really comes in handy if a stuffy nose interferes with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Try using it about 15 minutes beforehand.
3. Vapor rubs.
If still child continues to have cold, try phenargan syrup 2.5 ml twice daily for3-5 days.
In case of any further questions, do call back.
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