Patient's question:
My baby is almost 14 months old. Previously, he had a bowel movement every 2-3 days, but recently he has been having 1-2 bowel movements a day. Sometimes the stool is formed, and sometimes it's a bit loose, but the baby is in good spirits. Is this a bad stomach?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is not based on the frequency and characteristics of bowel movements to speculate whether the baby may have nausea or vomiting, but rather to observe whether there are any changes in bowel regularity compared to usual. For example, if the number of bowel movements increases significantly or the characteristics of the stool change noticeably. There are many different types of loose stools in babies, and they are not necessarily all due to nausea or vomiting. If foamy stools, oily stools, egg-like soup-like stools, cottage cheese-like stools, or watery stools reappear, it is necessary to go to the hospital for follow-up. The above advice is for the question "My baby is almost 14 months old." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!