Patient's question:
Four-month-old baby got a vaccine yesterday, had two bowel movements yesterday, the second one was looser. This morning at 11 a.m., the bowel movement started as banana-like soft stool. Right after wiping the butt, a very small amount of very loose stool with a lot of curd-like particles was passed. In the afternoon, only a little formula was fed. Right after finishing drinking, a very small amount of bowel movement was passed, but this time it was mostly curd-like particles with no mucus, just mucus. The baby has been exclusively formula-fed, usually having one bowel movement a day, rarely two, but this afternoon's bowel movement was all curd-like particles and mucus with no odor, slightly sour in 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 help regulate their gut health, which can 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, medical tests can be conducted, and medication can be administered based on the results.