#AskTheExpert hello doctor my 2 month baby is having loose stools from 8 days now. have already given her econorm probiotic from 5 days but no effect. stool test is also done but no infection seen in it. what can be done?

A. you have to meet the doctor again because a follow will be required to assess the condition of the child. the doctor will tell you whether there will be same medicines to be continued or whether there will be change in medication for the child. also it will help in understanding the improvement of the child if you are giving only breastfeeding then there is a possibility that slightly loose to semi solid stool may be present intermittently. if you see that it is totally watery and also you are giving outside milk then it is advisable to get the child examined by the doctor to rule out any digestion problem or any infection. need of probiotics and zinc has to be evaluated. in the meantime kindly continue breastfeeding to prevent dehydration. you can givex ors also if water loss is more if there is blood in the stool then kindly meet the doctor immediately because it can be dysentery also.