Patient's question:
My daughter is almost two months old and has been breastfed. Last week, she had some diarrhea, about 6 times. When taken to the hospital for tests, her white blood cell count was 13, but there were no E. coli. However, in recent days, her bowel movements sometimes contain blood streaks, and the frequency of green stools has increased.Doctor's answer:
The stool is red. Indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Common blood-stained stools are often caused by anal fissures, hemorrhoids, or rectal polyps. Due to differences in age, dietary habits, and bowel habits, the frequency of bowel movements varies daily. The way and method of feeding the child are also different. The nature of the stool is also different.Formula-fed children have yellow or yellowish stools. The stools are hard and dry. They often do not stick to the diaper. The sugar in the milk will soften. With a slight rotten smell.
Breastfed children. Normal-looking stools are yellow or golden yellow. Uniform and pasty. With a slightly sweet and sour smell. But not smelly. No obvious mucus. Occasionally, there are small curds or slightly greenish.