#asktheexpert Dr my 6 month old baby is having loose motion..and I consulted a doctor and took medicine but still it is not going ...it's been 5 days since we met doctor.....motion is having sticky and loose.

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#asktheexpert  Dr my 6 month old baby is having loose motion..and I consulted a doctor and took medicine but still it is not going ...it's been 5 days since we met doctor.....motion is having sticky and loose.

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if loose motions are not improving then please go for stool examination (stool rm and stool culture).
this will tell if loose motions are due to persistent infection or it is a part of delayed intestinal healing or is osmotic diarrhoea or due to lactose intolerance.
can continue probiotics like sachet econorm / respule enterogermina (twice daily), ors.
cannot give
 milk and dairy products, sugary diet, biscuits maida, icecream, packet foods, tea, coffee, soda, chocolate, nonveg diet, fried items (cerelac in small children).
can give
rice, dal, khichdi curd butter milk, apple banana, lime water coconut waxter, poha upma daliya.
remain in contact with dr.
many times loose motions can take 15 days to recover due to intestinal damage.
continue zinc given by dr for healing of intestinal damage.

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hello try to keep the child well hydrated and if after medication also there is no improvement may need for the medical investigation with stool investigation and it would be better to check with your doctor and she will be able to advise you accordingly