Patient's question:
A 5-month-old baby has been having bowel movements only about two or three times a week for nearly a month, and each time it's green stool. The baby also dislikes drinking milk. The baby is being fed a mix of formula and breast milk, and no solid foods have been introduced yet. The child is not crying or fussing, but needs to visit the hospital. What tests should be done, and what medications are needed?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is likely that the child suffers from indigestion. Green stools are usually caused by undigested food not being fully digested and absorbed by the bile. And the child's bowel movement frequency of once every two or three days is within the normal range.1. It is recommended to give the child probiotic medication to regulate the intestines.
2. You can also provide the child with vegetable puree, potato puree, etc.
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