Patient's question:
The child is 5 and a half years old. For the past month, they have had severe intestinal rumbling, with white foam in their daily stools. There is no abdominal pain, although they had a fever for two days. Blood tests were normal. Rotavirus test was negative. They have been taking probiotics daily for regulation and eating only porridge and noodle soup for dinner. Why are their stools still white and clumped together?Doctor's answer:
Using the above situation, the child's main symptoms currently are white foam in the stool, which may be due to swallowed air. However, it is recommended to further test the stool for routine examination to rule out lower intestinal inflammation. Currently, it is advised to ensure all air is expelled when the child is drinking milk, and probiotics can also be taken to help regulate the digestive system. The above is the advice for this issue, and it is hoped it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!