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My 1 month old infant has bright orange liquid stools that are foul smelling and can't go without me taking his temperature rectally every 5-6 days.

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Dr. George Blum answered

See Doctor: Some sensitivity to the milk, may need tests on stools and change in milk.

Answered 9/28/2016

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