diarrhea

Hi all,

My 8 month old twins have diarrhea since 3 days.My daughter seems to be better (frequency has decreased) but my son's stools have worsened.Both are formula fed and they have one immediately after their feeds.In between the feeds my son has small stools( 2 avg).I am forcing them to take water.They are taking NESTUM RICE as the solid.I know that I should stop the milk.So far I have been giving them formula(SIMILAC ADVANCED) with more water. Can I use soy formula(SIMILAC ISOMIL)? Should I take them to the doctor ?I dont want them to use anti biotics but I am worried seeing them.

Is there any formula for stopping diarrhea available in India?In the US I used ISOMIL DF for diarrhea .Also can I use the cherry flavored pedialyte solution?

Please give me your suggestions as I am getting little nervous and confused watching my babies going thru this.

Thanks
Riditi

 

Hi all

Both my son and daughter are now on antibiotics because the diarrhea did not seem to slow down for my son.My daughter is also on antibiotics as a precaution because it did not stop completely.They have lost some weight.I am making sure that they are hydrated(giving ORS timely) and have stopped milk completely.They are only on NESTUM rice.I am also giving them lactobacillus powder.I hope the diarrhea ceases on 3 to 4 days.

Riditi.

 

Hi all

Just wanted to give an update.I have stopped the antibiotics for both of them(it was for 5 days).I have started giving them the regular diet.But they have the bowel movements avg thrice a day(not watery stools).My daughter usually had 2 to 3(small ones) but my son had strictly one a day before the diarrhea.Do you think they have still not recovered fully?Also the stools are sometimes green and paste consistency.

Also my DD is passing a lot of urine .Is this healthy?Both of them have lost considerable weight?What do you suggest I do(my DD is the weaker of the two and she has not yet started crawling..she is trying but I feel she is weak)?Can I add something to the diet?
They have 5 to 6 feeds of formula per day. Morning-Cerelac wheat
Mid morning-fruit(banana,apple),Afternoon-dal+rice(I used to add spinach and vegetables ) Evening-Nestum rice(earlier I used to add ragi -kanji to the cereal ).

thank you
Riditi