Stomach pain with loose motions is usually due to Acute gastroenteritis, and the main treatment is hydration rather than more antibiotics. Drink plenty of ORS, take light foods (rice, curd, banana), and you can use a probiotic like Econorm and a pain/fever medicine like Paracetamol if needed. Avoid taking multiple antibiotics like Metrogyl without doctor advice, as they may not help and can worsen gut imbalance. If diarrhea is severe, persistent, or associated with vomiting, fever, or dehydration, consult a doctor promptly.

Generally, probiotics like VSL#3, Gutrenew, and Econorm are safe for long-term use, even daily for several months or years. Typically, a trial of 4 to 12 weeks is recommended to see if they successfully help regulate your bowel timings. If they work well for you without causing discomfort like bloating, you can safely continue them. However, I highly recommend discussing your routine with your doctor periodically to ensure your IBS-C management plan remains fully tailored to your needs.

For a 2-year-old with vomiting and diarrhea (often due to Gastroenteritis), the main treatment is fluids?give plenty of ORS. Econorm is usually given as one sachet once or twice daily, mixed with water or milk, but only as advised by a pediatrician. Continue light feeding (rice, curd, banana) and monitor for dehydration signs (less urine, dry mouth, lethargy). If vomiting is persistent, fever is high, or symptoms last more than 1?2 days, consult a doctor promptly.

Your symptoms could indeed indicate a mild stomach infection. Fortunately, these infections rarely pass through breast milk; in fact, continuing to breastfeed helps protect your baby by sharing your antibodies. Just practice thorough hand hygiene. Regarding your medications, Econorm (Saccharomyces boulardii) is a probiotic and generally safe while breastfeeding. However, Spasmelan (an antispasmodic) should be used with caution, as some active ingredients can pass into breast milk.

It is very common for a baby's sensitive digestive system to take some time to find its balance after stopping medications like Econorm, Diof, and Esloe. Since the runny stools have returned, the most important step right now is to keep him well-hydrated. Offer oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and plenty of fluids in small, frequent sips. Please consult your pediatrician before restarting any of these medications, so they can safely re-evaluate his condition and guide his recovery.

Since your 1.5-month-old baby has a swollen stomach, severe constipation, and painful gas that hasn't improved with Carmicide, it is very important to have them evaluated by a pediatrician promptly. Please temporarily pause the Econorm and seek professional medical advice before giving any new medications. To help soothe your baby right now, you can try gentle tummy massages in a clockwise motion or gently moving their legs in a bicycling motion to help release trapped gas. Please contact your pediatrician today to ensure your baby gets the right care safely.