Hi my son is 13 months. He passes stool after every feed. This happens usually twice or thrice a month. When this happens I give him two or three doses of oflogyl-mz. Then he gets fine for a week. Then after week again same thing happens. I have given him ziprax 100 mg. 2.5 ml. Twice.for 5 days. Last month acc to my pedratic. But now again same problem is there. What should I do. Please help.

Dr. Umendra KumarPediatrician6yrs exp

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Hello lybrate-user, at this age it is usual to pass 2-3 stool/day due to gastrocolic reflex or one stool even in 4 days. Every episode of loose stools is not diarrhoea. Using unnecessary medicine for every episode of loose stool is not advisable unless it is very much indicated. Most common cause of diarrhea in children is rotavirus diarrhea so antibiotics have no role. Better focus on feeding and give zinc supplement. You may take private consultantion online.  

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Dr. Prakash MedatwalPediatrician43yrs exp

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This is due to poor hygiene avoid bottle feed if doing avoid putting everything in mouth plenty of fluids and ors if loose motion persists.  

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Dr. Bhavik PatelPediatrician9yrs exp

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hi Ragini, you should monitor weight of child, if weight is gaining & kid is playful then no need to give anything... you should restrict milk intake and give zinc syp for 14 days... if there is weight loss then investigations require... you can also consult online... 

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Dr. Vineetranjan GuptaPediatrician8yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user, as per the history there is no need to give unnecessary antibiotics. It is quite common for this age group. Zinc supplements with probiotics will help in your child. If child is active playful gaining weight then there is no need to worry. Avoid bottle feeding if present.  

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Dr. Maruthi Prasad UpputuriPediatrician10yrs exp

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This is called gastro-colic reflex. U neednot use any medicine. It will settle down on its own.  

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Dr. Upam DekaPediatrician11yrs exp

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Give him banana/apples/raw papaya (not too much !) & other fiber rich diet. If child's taking cow's milk, stop it for 2-3 week & observe for any changes.  

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Children in this age have the habit of putting everything in their mouth, so indigestion is common. Do not give antibiotics for all the episodes. Get a stool routine and if the test shows infection, then give antibiotics. Avoid milk (not breast milk) and milk products during loose stools. Give plenty of liquids and maintain hydration. Give rice based diet, loose stool will settle on its own.  

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