Patient's question:
Medical Description: My baby (boy) is one year and one month old. Recently, he has had a stomach issue. His bowel movements are okay, but they are not well-formed. I took him to the hospital for a stool test, and there were no problems found. A few days ago, he had some dryness and nausea, but it has not occurred recently. He has a bowel movement once a day, but they are not well-formed. He has been taking some anti-inflammatory medication and digestive aids, but they haven't helped. I don't know what is wrong. My child drinks formula, and he wakes up multiple times at night to drink formula. I hope the doctor can provide an answer: 1. What could be causing his stomach issue in this case. 2. How much formula is appropriate for a one-year-one-month-old baby to consume at night?Past Treatment and Effectiveness: He has been taking medication for a while, and his bowel movements have decreased in frequency. Previously, he had two to three bowel movements a day, but now he has...
Doctor's answer:
Suggestion: First, breast milk is the easiest to digest, so it is recommended that mothers should try their best to breastfeeding. Second, when choosing formula milk as a last resort, consider options containing probiotics and smaller molecular weight hydrolyzed protein. Because complex probiotic formula milk is beneficial for the development of the baby's immune system and can also regulate the gastrointestinal function of the baby. In addition, formula milk rich in probiotics and smaller molecular weight hydrolyzed protein can convert large molecules in milk into gentler small molecules, helping the baby to absorb better. Of course, formula feeding can help mothers who cannot breastfeed to feed their babies normally. The benefits of formula feeding mainly include promoting the regular life rhythm of the baby and the mother, ensuring sleep, providing comprehensive nutrition, regular bowel movements, and easy weaning, etc.