Patient's question:
Baby girl, 1 year old. She had previously had diarrhea, and now she has it again. It has been about 3 days. The first two days, she had 4 to 5 bowel movements, but on the third day, it increased. From morning to 1:00 PM, she had five bowel movements. The stool is green. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
The baby has again developed green bowel movements. If the baby is breastfed, as long as the baby is consuming a normal amount of milk, is in a good mood, sleeps deeply well, and is gaining weight normally, there is generally no need for special intervention. If the baby is on a mixed diet, it is necessary to determine how well the baby is being fed. If the baby is not eating enough, the intestinal movements may slow down, which can also lead to green stools. In this case, simply increasing the milk intake and ensuring the baby is well-fed should resolve the issue.