Why is my baby pooping so much all of a sudden?
Breastfed babies often pass more than 6 stools per day. Until 2 months of age, they may pass a stool after each feeding. But, if stools suddenly increase in number and looseness, suspect diarrhea. If it lasts for 3 or more stools, the baby has diarrhea.
Is diarrhea once a month normal?
Survey data suggests that more than one in ten* people could experience diarrhoea frequently, that is once a month or more often. More frequent or persistent diarrhoea can be caused by an underlying medical condition, so you may need to see your healthcare professional.
Can you have diarrhea every day for 6 months?
Hi, I’ve been having diarrhea every day now for 6 months, I’ve lost a lot of weight and always feel nautious. The pain is just awful and I can barely sleep at night because I have to keep getting up to use the toilet.
What are the symptoms when you have diarrhea?
When you have diarrhea, you may experience all of these symptoms or only a few. The main symptom of diarrhea is loose or watery stool. Other symptoms of mild diarrhea can include: Bloating or cramps in the abdomen. A strong and urgent need to have a bowel movement. Nausea (upset stomach).
When do formula fed babies start to have diarrhea?
Formula-fed babies pass 1 to 8 stools per day during the first week. Then it starts to slow down to 1 to 4 per day. This lasts until 2 months of age. The stools are yellow in color and thick like peanut butter. Suspect diarrhea if the stools suddenly increase in number or looseness. If it lasts for 3 or more stools, the baby has diarrhea.
When to call a healthcare provider for diarrhea?
Call your healthcare provider if you have diarrhea that fails to get better or go away, or if you experience symptoms of dehydration. These symptoms can include: Dark urine and small amounts of urine or loss of urine production. Rapid heart rate.
Hi, I’ve been having diarrhea every day now for 6 months, I’ve lost a lot of weight and always feel nautious. The pain is just awful and I can barely sleep at night because I have to keep getting up to use the toilet.
When do you know it’s diarrhea when you pass loose stool?
Diarrhea makes its presence known with several urgent trips to the bathroom in a short time. You know it’s diarrhea when you pass loose, watery stool two or more times a day.
When do you know you have diarrhea when you go to the bathroom?
Diarrhea makes its presence known with several urgent trips to the bathroom in a short time. You know it’s diarrhea when you pass loose, watery stool two or more times a day. You may also have: Cramping.
What are the signs and symptoms of mild diarrhea?
The symptoms of mild diarrhea include: Bloating or cramps in the abdomen Thin or loose stools Watery stool A strong need to have a bowel movement In some cases, nausea (upset stomach) and vomiting