Should i be worried about low milk intake in my child?
Patient: MY 5 month old son has a viral infection, he saw a dr on Sunday. He has a bad throat, cough and a cold. HIs temp has been fine. MY concern is his reduction in milk intake he use to have between 25 and 30 fluid oz now he is having14 but he still wants to eat his solid food. HE will not drink water either. I have been giving him calpol and ibrufen. He is happy in himself and is active. SHould I be worried? Doctor: Hi....no need to be worried. The most important thing you have quoted in your query is that he's happy by himself and also that he's taking his solid food. This is a sign of recovery from viral illness. I suggest you have a watch on his urine output, if he's voiding well every 6th hourly once, that is 4 times a day.....then he's well hydrated, you need not be worried about his fluid intake.Regards - Dr. Sumanth