#asktheexperts my baby is 3.5 months old and he's having loose motions since 3 week..what should I do? I m giving him medicine regularly.. please help!!

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loose stools usually  occur due to some  infection or if chronic than could be some malabsorption.
Initially you can give zinc supplement for 2 weeks and probiotic like darolac sachet for 3 days for two times a day.
For any specific treatment with antibiotics,consult your doctor and maintain proper hydration with plenty of liquids like coconut water or ORS.
 can give khichdi,sabudana , mashed potato ,ripe banana, poha if the baby is above 6 months of age. if there is any stomach ache in a baby above one year of age drotin ds syrup can be given under medical advice.usually during the teething phase loose motion is commonly seen in the babies because children have a tendency to put their dirty fingers into the mouth or any other object due to irritation in the gums.if there is fever calpol and for vomiting you can give domstal to your child in proper dosages under the supervision of your pediatricianj3.

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hello this requires further examination and it is better to check with your doctor and your doctor will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly which is better nd also safe  too as the baby is small