Patient's question:
What should I do if a 3-month-old baby has green stools? The child was exclusively formula-fed from birth and had normal bowel movements at first. After the full moon, they started having green stools, once a day, and each stool was formed but slightly greasy. After visiting the hospital, they took probiotics for a period of time. Please ask the expert what is going on and what should be done?Doctor's answer:
Babies who are breastfed normally have green stools. Green stools can also occur when formula milk or dietary iron is not absorbed well; hunger, cold exposure, overeating, and poor digestion can all lead to green stools. It is recommended that mothers follow the principle of small, frequent meals for proper feeding, avoiding cold and indigestible foods. At the same time, avoid wind and cold, pay attention to keeping warm, and exercise moderately to enhance physical fitness. If diarrhea is severe, consider poor digestion, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or intestinal infection. It is advised to check a stool routine for a clear diagnosis and seek symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.