Patient's question:
My baby is two months old and has been eating breast milk exclusively, having 3 to 4 bowel movements a day.Hello, what could be the reason? The baby has been like this since birth.
Medical history and treatment effectiveness: No treatment has been given.
What kind of help is needed: Help the baby get better quickly.
Doctor's answer:
The baby is breastfed for two months, having 3 to 4 bowel movements a day. As long as the baby urinates more than eight times a day and shows steady weight gain, this is normal. It is a physiological diarrhea caused by breastfeeding, which does not require any treatment. Once the child starts on solid foods, the condition will gradually improve. If the child has 3 to 4 bowel movements a day, urinates frequently, but does not gain weight, then lactose intolerance should be considered. To confirm lactose intolerance, the child should be given lactase supplements.