- Female
- 1 Years
- 22/01/2025
My 3-month-old baby has had loose motions three times in the last 12 hours. It's Diwali and many doctors are unavailable. Should we be worried? What should we do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
keep a close observation about baby activities,any signs of lethargy, immediately visit hospital,feed your baby well and consult your doctor as soon as possible
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Paediatrician
Answered 04/07/2025
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