Patient's question:
Half a month, fed with a mixture of breast milk and formula. Three to four bowel movements per day, green with curds, and occasionally nausea. What can you do and what kind of assistance do you need: What medication can be used to regulate...Doctor's answer:
The possible reasons for a baby's green stool are as follows:For breastfed infants, their stools are generally acidic, and normal stools may slightly appear green, sometimes mixed with many white particles. If a formula-fed infant has green stools, it may indicate increased intestinal movement or intestinal inflammation, which is a sign of nausea and vomiting. Some parents believe that green stools are caused by excessive fright, but this is incorrect.
Additionally, for the baby's health, it is essential to consume an adequate amount of iron. If a baby who consumes iron-fortified formula cannot fully digest the iron in the formula, their stools may appear yellowish-green, with larger white particles and a stronger odor.
For exclusively breastfed infants, their stools are yellow or golden yellow, with a uniform consistency like cream or paste. Occasionally, they may be slightly thin and greenish, with an acidic but not foul smell, and they defecate 2 to 4 times per day.
For formula-fed infants, their stools are pale yellow or clay-colored, drier and harder, in the form of strips, often containing curds, and have a distinct odor. They defecate 1 to 2 times per day.