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6 wk old - ongoing diarrhoea - allergy??

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Burnttoastcoldcoffee · 13/02/2017 14:55

Hello, my 6 week old breast fed son has had diarrhoea for over a week and green stools for longer than that. He is straining much of the time, day and night, passing small amounts of green/yellow watery/bubbly liquid poo at every feed and sometimes more often. He's also in pain with the straining, and has obvious tummy pain, which isn't confined just to the evening. He often wakes up crying with it. I've cut out cows milk and it's not making any difference so far. I'm not sure what else it could be? I did have a course of antibiotics myself so wondered if that might be the cause, but finished a week ago and dS seems if anything to be getting worse not better. Any advice??

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Sweetpotatoaddict · 13/02/2017 15:02

At six weeks multiple liquid poos in a breastfed baby can be quite normal. Have you discussed your concerns with your gp/hv? Is he gaining weight? Plenty of wet nappies, bright and alert?
Try the website kellymom for more information.
Hope someone is along with more info for you shortly.

Burnttoastcoldcoffee · 13/02/2017 15:29

Yes I've been to the gp, not much help. it's not just the frequency and consistency, it's the colour and discomfort he's in, plus the constant straining. This is dS3 and don't remember anything like this before. Just wondered what the other possible allergens might be if not dairy...

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umberellaonesie · 13/02/2017 15:31

What is his weight gain like? Any other health issues? Colds. Chesty cough?

Burnttoastcoldcoffee · 13/02/2017 15:31

Thank you for the reply and advice tho!

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umberellaonesie · 13/02/2017 15:53

Does it smell?

Burnttoastcoldcoffee · 13/02/2017 15:58

No

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Mammatron · 13/02/2017 15:59

Do you take iron tablets? They gave my ds green poo!

Sweetpotatoaddict · 13/02/2017 16:34

i think if I remember from a friend dairy takes quite a few weeks to work its way out of your breastmilk after you eliminate it from your diet.
I personally would only be trying elimination with guidance from medical staff. I had fairly similar with dc1 never did figure out what caused it, probably have only realised I should have worried after having dc2 and she had nothing like it. Dc1 was thriving though, gaining weight and bright and happy, did go through a period of straining to poo. Hope you get some answers burnttoast

EdenX · 13/02/2017 16:37

I think its possible for antibiotics to cause an upset stomach and temporary lactose intolerance - you might want to look that up. Obviously cutting out dairy won't help if lactose is a problem but copied might help.

EdenX · 13/02/2017 16:38

Colief not copied.

OldGuard · 13/02/2017 20:34

Is your baby gaining weight ?

dementedpixie · 13/02/2017 20:35

Could be oversupply. Is he gaining quite well?

munchkinmable · 13/02/2017 21:16

Have you cut out soya too? Many cmpa babies are allergic to soya

Burnttoastcoldcoffee · 13/02/2017 22:32

Hi all, yes he's gaining weight, and no haven't cut out soya.I've been reading up on secondary lactose intolerance and think that might be it, caused either by the antibiotics or triggered by cmpa. I'm hoping it will calm down on its own, I haven't been able to find any info on likely time frames but seems it should temporary. I will run it past the gp too (I know she's going to love me when I say "I've been doing some research and I think the problem is...")

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Ellypoo · 13/02/2017 22:41

Are you drinking any/much Diet Coke, tea or coffee or similar?

dinobum · 14/02/2017 07:11

Try probiotics - you can get dairy free ones on Amazon

itstinksinhere · 17/02/2017 08:34

Antibiotics can really upset their tummies. Hopefully it will pass soon. Took a week or two with mine to get better.

DS has CMP, soy & egg allergies but had other symptoms too.

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