Patient's question:
The child was weaned at eight months, and around seven months old, they started adding formula and solid foods. They began with apple puree, rice porridge, pigeon egg yolk, etc., and had no diarrhea. Later, they added green pea puree, but the child had indigestion and lost appetite after eating it. I gave them, and from then on, they had diarrhea.Doctor's answer:
It's actually quite normal for a baby's stool to be hard at the beginning and soft at the end. This is because the baby's anal sphincter hasn't matured yet. When the stool volume is insufficient, it's harder to pass, so some of the stool gets partially absorbed by the colon wall, leading to the hard-at-the-start, soft-at-the-end consistency. It's recommended to use less medication and focus on hydration.There are many factors that can cause pediatric digestive disorders. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive disorder, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should be mindful not to let their child develop picky eating habits and ensure a balanced diet.