Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My child is only two and a half months old. Breastfeeding usually results in a bowel movement every three days. The stool is pasty and very smelly, and it's difficult to rinse. Additionally, the child frequently passes gas, which is also very smelly. Is there any problem?Duration and persistence of the current illness: 1 month
Current general condition:
Medical history:
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and outcomes: The child was seen at the maternal and child health hospital. The doctor gave the baby children's Qingjie liquid, but it had no effect.
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Doctor's answer:
The number of bowel movements for newborns is relatively high. As the baby grows older, especially around the age of 2 to 3 months, the frequency of bowel movements will gradually decrease or decrease significantly at once. It is normal to have bowel movements every 1 to 4 days. Whether a baby's bowel movements are normal is most important when compared to their previous condition. For example, if a baby has always had bowel movements every few days and the stool is soft, then even if they have one bowel movement every 4 days, it is not a problem. However, if a baby who usually has 2 to 3 bowel movements a day suddenly has 7 to 8 bowel movements a day, and the stool is very loose and watery, it indicates a problem with the bowel movements.