Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Infant Is Having Loose Motion After Taking Milk Or Food?

Hello doctor,My son is 7 months old. He is going loose motion after taking milk or any food. This is happening 5 to 7 times since 2 days. Present i am using Nutrolin B Syrup, 0,25 ml three times a day since 2 days. Can you please give the reason for this. I am very much worried.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Wed, 29 Apr 2015 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 29 Apr 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Let me assure you that in case of a baby of this age you need not worry if the child passes stool 5-7 times a day and it is absolutely normal. Most formula milks are cow milk based and hence difficult to digest. Do not give the formula that the child cannot tolerate. Undigested food material in the intestines can be degraded by intestinal bacteria which might lead to loose stools. Another cause of loose stool in children can be rotaviral diarrhoea.

In such cases it is best to avoid giving formula milk or cow milk for a week or so. Soy based milk like Isomil or Zerolac may be given however. Furthermore, at this age, milk is actually an optional component as the nutrients can be procured from other semi solid food principles.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Infant Is Having Loose Motion After Taking Milk Or Food?

Let me assure you that in case of a baby of this age you need not worry if the child passes stool 5-7 times a day and it is absolutely normal. Most formula milks are cow milk based and hence difficult to digest. Do not give the formula that the child cannot tolerate. Undigested food material in the intestines can be degraded by intestinal bacteria which might lead to loose stools. Another cause of loose stool in children can be rotaviral diarrhoea. In such cases it is best to avoid giving formula milk or cow milk for a week or so. Soy based milk like Isomil or Zerolac may be given however. Furthermore, at this age, milk is actually an optional component as the nutrients can be procured from other semi solid food principles.