Patient's question:
Just like thick mucus, it's thin and sticky with yellow lumps, and it's undigested. It happens several times a day, and he keeps having it while sitting. His buttocks are very red. It's been a week already. My child is on formula.Previous treatment and effectiveness: The doctor said he eats too much and suggested increasing the dosage. The medicine he took was for regulating the stomach and intestines, and he also applied "Dinggui'er" (a traditional Chinese medicine patch). But it didn't work well.
What kind of assistance is needed: What should he eat or take to stop it from happening anymore?;; How can he get better.
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby may experience nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, so it is recommended that you give the baby some oral rehydration salt solution for digestion.Advice: You can give the baby probiotics or similar supplements. It is best to have the baby's stool checked at the hospital to see what is causing it. This way, you can receive targeted treatment.
The above is the advice for the question "My child is 6 and a half months old and has been having thick, runny stools." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!