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Intermittent loose motions past one week
My son is of 13 months old and suffering with loose motions past week to 10 days. One day he is ok and the other day 7-8 times he is going motion. We are giving him only probiotic supplements. He is active and no signs of sickness. but started loosing weight.
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Unsual to have intermittent symptoms like one day normal other day 8-10 times. And concern is definitely there if there is weight loss. Get stool routine microscopy test done, in case of some worms eggs found or bacteria found, shall treat accordingly.
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give probiotic after consulting pediatrician, as many probiotics are floating in market, which is one better for your child needs to be accessed.
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