Question 1

My baby boy is 9 months old and he's been having loose motions since last Friday. We saw a pediatrician who recommended giving him Nutrolin B twice a day and a Zinc Dry Powder Suspension once a day. Over the weekend, he had about 7 to 8 stools each day. Today, it's been 5 times so far. What's really worrying me is that his last 3 stools have been dark green in color. Should I be concerned about this? Do you think I should take him back to the pediatrician right away?

Accepted Answer

Consult your pediatrician immediately if you notice:

Symptoms

1. Fever > 102F (39C)
2. Vomiting
3. Blood in stool
4. Refusal to feed
5. Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, fewer wet diapers)
6. Dark green stools persisting or worsening

Additional Concerns

1. Infection (bacterial or parasitic)
2. Food intolerance (lactose or gluten)
3. Allergic reactions
4. Gastroenteritis (viral infection)

Self-Care Measures

1. Continue current treatment (Nutrolin B, Zinc Suspension)
2. Monitor stool frequency, consistency, and color
3. Record temperature, appetite, and overall condition
4. Breastfeed or formula feed frequently
5. Offer electrolyte-rich fluids (ORS, coconut water)

Question 2

I'm really worried because my 5-month-old son accidentally got a small cut on his finger while I was trimming his nails. There were just a couple of drops of blood, and I immediately applied Dettol to the area. But now I'm concerned about the possibility of tetanus. Do you think there's a risk? Should I get him a shot just to be safe?

Accepted Answer

Since the wound was minor with only a few drops of blood and you applied Dettol, the risk of tetanus infection is low; however, as a precautionary measure, consult your pediatrician, who may recommend a tetanus toxoid injection if your child hasn't received the first three doses of the DTaP vaccine or if the wound is deep or dirty.

Question 3

I'm wondering about what's happening with my 6-month-old baby. We've been putting coconut oil in his ears every day, and now it seems like there's this wax-like substance covering them. Should we keep doing this, or is it something we should stop?

Accepted Answer

No you are harming the baby, visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management.

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