Patient's question:
My daughter's stool is often a bit green, and it's more severe today, with very green stool. Why is this happening? First follow-up question: It's been 24 days. She is breastfed. There are no other discomforts. She has eczema on her face and top of her head. She had a brief period of asphyxia at birth.Doctor's answer:
The baby is experiencing green bowel movements. If the baby is breastfed, as long as the baby is consuming a normal amount of milk, is in a good mood, sleeps well, and is gaining weight normally, there is generally no need for special treatment. If the baby is on a mixed feeding, it is necessary to determine whether the baby is getting enough milk. If the baby is not well-fed, the intestinal peristalsis may accelerate, which can also result in green stools. In this case, simply increasing the milk intake to ensure the baby is well-fed should suffice.Feeling cold is also a common cause of accelerated intestinal peristalsis and green stools. Green stools caused by this reason may also be accompanied by symptoms similar to a cold. If only green stools are present, it is important to keep the abdomen warm, especially at night, and the condition should improve within a few days. If there are cold symptoms, symptomatic treatment for the cold should also be administered.
Additionally, if the baby not only has green stools but also experiences frequent bowel movements with a high water content, indicating diarrhea, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly for a stool examination. Symptomatic treatment should then be provided accordingly.