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My 2.5 years old son is passing stool 3 times a day since yesterday. Consistency of the stool is solid with little mucus.please let me know if we can give him any probiotic. If so pls suggest
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If oral intake good and urine output maintained no need of any probiotic. Just give plenty of liquid.
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If consistency is solid no need to worry, even probiotic is not needed. Just keep the diet fibre rich and give him adequate water to drink.
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Daily water intake should be around 2 to 3 litres.
Give fruits and vegetables daily.
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Hello, if the consistency and frequency of stool is normal then no need of any probiotics, you can give him yoghurt.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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