Patient's question:
My baby just turned one month old. During the first 18 days, he had diarrhea due to a change in formula and was taken to the hospital where they suspected necrotizing colitis. After a thorough examination, it was determined to be enteritis. He was put on a fasting diet and received anti-inflammatory intravenous fluids before being discharged last week. After discharge, I used the Nestlé NAN EN formula recommended by the hospital. According to the bowel movement volume before discharge, it has been five days since increasing from 70 ML to 90 ML. The baby has had seven bowel movements a day, which are not dry, yellow, sometimes slightly green, and still contain many granular particles. Today, he had one bowel movement, similar to before, but with one small, bright red blood streak in it.What could be the cause? Is it serious? When should I go to the hospital immediately?
Previous treatment and outcome: Hospitalized for enteritis for 14 days, fasting for one week, receiving nutritional fluids and trace element injections.
What assistance is needed: What could have caused this? How serious is it? What medication is needed? When should I go to the hospital for a check-up?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the baby's symptoms, it is likely caused by incomplete recovery of the intestinal mucosa after inflammation. The baby should be in good spirits, and it's not a major issue.Recommendations:
Given the baby's current symptoms, first, carefully observe the child's behavior. If there is restlessness or crying during bowel movements, it is necessary to visit a gastroenterology department for a check-up. If there are no such symptoms, you can take Mamikai and pancreatin enteric-coated capsules for regulation. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.