Patient's question:
A four-month-old baby received a vaccination yesterday and had two bowel movements yesterday. The second one was looser. This morning at 11 a.m., the baby had a bowel movement that started as banana-like soft stool. Right after wiping their butt, they had another very small amount of loose stool with a lot of curds. In the afternoon, they were fed a little formula, and right after finishing it, they had another very small amount of loose stool, but this time it was mostly curds with no mucus, just a slight sour smell. The baby has been exclusively formula-fed, usually having one bowel movement a day, rarely two. But today's afternoon bowel movement was full of curds and mucus with no odor, just a slightly sour smell. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
If a baby's stool has an acidic smell with curds, it may indicate poor digestion. In this case, you can give the baby probiotics to support gut health, which can help boost their immunity. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should follow a light diet and consume more fruits and vegetables. If the situation is severe, laboratory tests can be conducted, and medication can be administered based on the results.