Patient's question:
The child hasn't finished the postpartum period and has diarrhea. The stool contains a sticky substance similar to egg white. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Your child is clearly not absorbing well. Newborns typically have yellow, formed stools, but they would never have a sticky, egg-white-like substance. If your child is in good spirits, able to eat, play, and sleep, there is no need to worry. Simply supplement with probiotics. Any reputable brand will do. Generally, half a packet per day, taken twice a day, with 5ml of water each time is sufficient. The water temperature should be below 40 degrees Celsius. Improvement is usually seen within a week.