Patient's question:
Hello, my daughter is three and a half months old. Previously, because I was sick, I didn't breastfeed her. I just fed her formula. I've been feeding her formula for over 10 days... Her bowel movements are about twice a day. They are neither dry nor runny. The first few bowel movements were very green, like greenish. The last two bowel movements were green with a little bit of yellow... I have been feeding her water 200 to 300 ml every day. The formula is also mixed a bit thinner than the actual ratio. Every 3 to 4 hours, I feed her about 140 ml. I don't know why her bowel movements are green? What kind of assistance would you like: Will mixing the formula too thin cause indigestion?Doctor's answer:
Compared to other conditions, it is relatively rare for children to experience indigestion, as they are in a phase of rapid growth and development. Their digestive capacity and nutritional needs are not proportional, which often leads to indigestion. First, ensure that your child's diet is regular and suitable for their constitution. Make sure each meal is sufficient but not excessive, and avoid foods that are too high in fat or too greasy.Advice: If your child experiences symptoms of indigestion again, you may consider giving them some yeast tablets. Alkaline yeast tablets can neutralize excess stomach acid. However, this is only a temporary measure to alleviate symptoms and is effective only in the short term. It cannot repair the damage to the esophagus caused by stomach acid reflux.