Patient's question:
A four-month-old baby, exclusively breastfed, has very frequent bowel movements daily. Sometimes the stool is mucous, and other times it's curd-like. Is this due to indigestion? Can probiotics be recommended? Can this medication be taken regularly?Doctor's answer:
A four-month-old baby, exclusively breastfed, has very frequent bowel movements daily. Sometimes the stool is mucous, and sometimes it's curd-like. Is this indigestion? Can the probiotic Lactobacillus be taken regularly? For a small baby, this condition is indeed indigestion. Due to the underdeveloped digestive system of infants and young children, a small amount of digestive enzymes may be secreted, which is why sometimes mucous stools may occur and sometimes curd-like stools. Lactobacillus primarily helps regulate intestinal flora imbalance.