My 9 month old baby is ill. seems very lethargic and placid. she has really runny stool with parts that look like flem. she has had five this morning. when she has a movement she starts to cry Im not sure if this is because its so warm it uncomfortable or if its hurting, any advice?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor.