Patient's question:
The baby has been having diarrhea since birth. Although their stool was normal a few days ago, it has since turned into frothy and mucousy stools. They were taken to the hospital and given medication for inflammation, but the diarrhea persists with ongoing mucous. Stool tests no longer show white blood cells. Could it be related to breastfeeding? We have been very careful about this.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the baby has been having diarrhea since birth. Although their bowel movements were normal a few days ago, they have been producing bubbles and mucus afterward. Even after taking anti-inflammatory medication, the diarrhea persists with continuous mucus. Furthermore, the stool test did not show any white blood cells.Based on your description, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital to rule out symptoms of lactose intolerance. Additionally, it is advisable to give the child oral probiotics to aid in digestion and enhance their ability to resist cold and avoid catching colds.