Zethan just returned from his PD and was diagnosed with Gastroenteritis or in laymen term Stomach Flu. He was given Lactelfort to be taken twice a day to cease the diarrhea and Ruetefene tablet (the good 'guys' for the gut - probiotic) to be taken once in the morning.
It all started on Tue which coincide with the introduction of porridge for the 1st time which he enjoy lots! On Tue alone, he poop thrice which is rather normal or acceptable so as to speak.
wed - poop 4 times usually after every feed regardless of milk / cereal / porridge. Mummy decide that it could be a passing phase or the body is getting used to a new food and hogh water content in the porridge 'activates' regular bowel movement. The worrying part is the frequent movement which causes redness and soreness in the anus. Analysed the possible cause to be teething since he's biting lots the last 2 days.
thur - poop 5 times including once which is Shart (shit with fart) and the rest mainly soft stool. Mummy's worries intensified and contemplate going to the PD with constant 'reminders' from grandma. However mummy decide to stop porridge for tomorrow and sticked with plain cereal while monitoring the situation further.
Fri - which is today. mummy turned panicky when Zethan pooped for like 6 times with the last 3 being very close to each other. Last minute decision to make a very rushed trip to the PD after calling in and was informed that there's no crowd currently thus good to walk in. The last diaper was retained for PD's observation after changing in the clinic.
Diagnosis - probably nothing to do with the introdution of porridge. Suspect viral infection which is Gastroenteritis so no antibiotic at this moment unless no signs of recovery after a week or onset of fever, blood in stool then would have to send stool for lab test (bacterial infection). 95% would recover with the medication. Options given to dilute milk into 1/2 strength or switch to Soy formula / Lactose Free milk. estimated 3 days for recovery (frequency revert back to normal) while full recovery is expected in a week (absence of watery / soft stool).
Mummy bought friso soy and crossed her fingers that Zethan will not reject it outright. 1st feed of Lactelfort turned out to be disasterous as he merlioned.
Speedy recovery little guy!
It all started on Tue which coincide with the introduction of porridge for the 1st time which he enjoy lots! On Tue alone, he poop thrice which is rather normal or acceptable so as to speak.
wed - poop 4 times usually after every feed regardless of milk / cereal / porridge. Mummy decide that it could be a passing phase or the body is getting used to a new food and hogh water content in the porridge 'activates' regular bowel movement. The worrying part is the frequent movement which causes redness and soreness in the anus. Analysed the possible cause to be teething since he's biting lots the last 2 days.
thur - poop 5 times including once which is Shart (shit with fart) and the rest mainly soft stool. Mummy's worries intensified and contemplate going to the PD with constant 'reminders' from grandma. However mummy decide to stop porridge for tomorrow and sticked with plain cereal while monitoring the situation further.
Fri - which is today. mummy turned panicky when Zethan pooped for like 6 times with the last 3 being very close to each other. Last minute decision to make a very rushed trip to the PD after calling in and was informed that there's no crowd currently thus good to walk in. The last diaper was retained for PD's observation after changing in the clinic.
Diagnosis - probably nothing to do with the introdution of porridge. Suspect viral infection which is Gastroenteritis so no antibiotic at this moment unless no signs of recovery after a week or onset of fever, blood in stool then would have to send stool for lab test (bacterial infection). 95% would recover with the medication. Options given to dilute milk into 1/2 strength or switch to Soy formula / Lactose Free milk. estimated 3 days for recovery (frequency revert back to normal) while full recovery is expected in a week (absence of watery / soft stool).
Mummy bought friso soy and crossed her fingers that Zethan will not reject it outright. 1st feed of Lactelfort turned out to be disasterous as he merlioned.
Speedy recovery little guy!
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