Patient's question:
The baby's stomach is still constipated and has loose stools 4-5 times a day. Some people say that cooking apples with water can treat it. Can you drink the water cooked with apples? The stool test is normal, but the frequency is high and the baby doesn't want to take medicine. Can you drink the water cooked with apples? After drinking, will the stool turn black and be normal? What kind of help is needed: Can a 4-month-old baby drink water cooked with apples? Will the stool turn black and be normal after drinking?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you. A four-month-old baby can normally drink a lot of water cooked from apples, because at four months, babies can already eat apple puree, although the amount should be small. If the stool turns black after drinking it, it may still be due to indigestion, but it's best to go to the hospital for a routine stool test to check if there is blood. If diarrhea occurs five or six times, and there are no symptoms of dehydration such as reduced urination or lethargy, it proves that there is no dehydration, and you can focus on oral medication. It is recommended to stop all complementary foods, including apple water, if diarrhea occurs. If there is no dehydration, you can take probiotics, pepsin granules, and lactobacillus granules orally.