Patient's question:
My baby has been having diarrhea recently, several times a day. This morning, I noticed that the stool is now full of foam. Is there a connection between the diarrhea and the baby eating popsicles? The baby is breastfed and sometimes given solid food. They have been having 5 to 7 bowel movements a day. What could be causing this?What kind of help do I need: What does it mean when the baby's diarrhea is full of foam?
Doctor's answer:
Baby has diarrhea, it may be caused by indigestion, or catching a cold, or bacterial infection. Since the baby is still young, the digestive system is relatively weak but very important, directly affecting the baby's nutrient absorption and healthy growth.