Patient's question:
The baby has had diarrhea since birth. Although their stool was normal a few days ago, it has since become bubbly with mucus. They were given medicine to reduce inflammation at the hospital, but the diarrhea persists with ongoing mucus. Stool tests no longer show white blood cells. Could it be related to breastfeeding? I have been very careful about this.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the baby has been having diarrhea since birth. Although their bowel movements were normal a few days ago, they have been producing bubbles and mucus afterward. Even after taking anti-inflammatory medication, the diarrhea persists with continuous mucus. Furthermore, stool tests have shown no white blood cells.Based on your description, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital to rule out symptoms of lactose intolerance. Additionally, it is advisable to give the child oral probiotics to aid digestion, enhance absorption, and prevent colds or exposure to cold.