Patient's question:
I would like to ask, my baby is about to complete one month, but his stools have been black and green and only come out every two or three days. Could you please tell me what this could be?Doctor's answer:
Bottle-fed infants are more prone to constipation compared to breast-fed infants. This is because cow's milk contains more calcium and casein, while the content of sugar and starch is relatively lower, making it easier to cause constipation after consumption. If the intake is insufficient, and the food contains excessive protein with too little sugar, the stool may stay in the intestines for too long, leading to water absorption by the intestines and resulting in dry stools. An irregular lifestyle and the lack of training to establish a habit of defecating at regular times can also easily cause constipation. Some chronic conditions, such as rickets or dermatomyositis, which lead to malnutrition, can also easily cause constipation.