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Colitis (Expert Forum)
infection in stool
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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infection in stool
by shikhs, May 08, 2008 10:44PM
my 3 months old son is having very watery stool .the stool test is showing sugar 2+ and pus cells 7-8.
my peadiatrian has suggested to stop breast feed for 3 days and start top feed and 3 days course of norfloxacin .is it really concerned with mothers feed . according to my doctor the baby is having allergy due to breast feed.
my peadiatrian has suggested to stop breast feed for 3 days and start top feed and 3 days course of norfloxacin .is it really concerned with mothers feed . according to my doctor the baby is having allergy due to breast feed.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, May 09, 2008 03:16AM
, May 09, 2008 03:16AM
Hi shikhs,
Your kid is having acute watery diarrhea. The most common reason in this age group is infection with rota virus.
Rota viral infection is self limiting. It will stop on its own in a couple of days. You have to be careful about the hydration status of your kid. Look for the urine output and the activity. If the urine output is less or if the baby is less active, the baby needs medical care.
Some amount of lactose intolerance is there. But there is no need to stop breast feeding. Instead you can give probiotics or yoghurt while continuing to breast feed.
Continue breast feeding as it helps in maintaining the hydration and also provide vital antibodies.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Your kid is having acute watery diarrhea. The most common reason in this age group is infection with rota virus.
Rota viral infection is self limiting. It will stop on its own in a couple of days. You have to be careful about the hydration status of your kid. Look for the urine output and the activity. If the urine output is less or if the baby is less active, the baby needs medical care.
Some amount of lactose intolerance is there. But there is no need to stop breast feeding. Instead you can give probiotics or yoghurt while continuing to breast feed.
Continue breast feeding as it helps in maintaining the hydration and also provide vital antibodies.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
