Patient's question:
My baby is 70 days old. Recently, he has been coughing frequently. Yesterday, I took him to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said there was some inflammation in his lungs, but it wasn't serious, and prescribed three medications. He took one dose yesterday afternoon, and by this afternoon, he started having loose stools. Today, every time he passes gas, it comes out with poop—bright yellow, egg-like in consistency. Once, it was green. The baby is in good spirits. What could be the reason? Thank you.What kind of help is needed: How can I help my baby stop having diarrhea?
Doctor's answer:
A newborn baby's bowel movements are naturally quite loose. If the frequency doesn't increase compared to usual, there's no need to worry. As long as everything else is fine, there's no cause for concern. It's recommended to avoid giving the child unnecessary medications, as this can weaken their immune system.Suggestions: A newborn baby's bowel movements are naturally quite loose. If the frequency doesn't increase compared to usual, there's no need to worry. As long as everything else is fine, there's no cause for concern. It's recommended to avoid giving the child unnecessary medications, as this can weaken their immune system.