Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. Could you please tell me what could be causing the foam in the baby's stool?Doctor's answer:
The baby's frothy stool is a sign of lactose intolerance, and the presence of curds is due to incomplete absorption of proteins, calcium, and magnesium from breast milk; or it could be caused by poor absorption and digestion function in the baby. Consider that the issue may be due to indigestion, which can generally be treated with medication. You can try oral pediatric Jianpi Granules and Mammi Ai. Avoid letting the child eat cold or irritating foods, and focus on consuming easily digestible foods. Additionally, applying warm compresses to the abdomen can also be helpful. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.