Patient's question:
I added a baby who is a 29-week premature twin and is formula-fed. The smaller one has had poor digestion and occasionally vomits milk, but previously, his bowel movements were always yellow, occurring two to three times a day. The child was previously fed with Enfamil A+, but recently switched to Similac Sensitive. Since the switch, the child has only had one bowel movement a day, and the color seemed normal before. However, since yesterday, the child has been having green bowel movements without diarrhea. Is this normal? Should I take him to the hospital for a check-up?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, your child's condition may be related to a viral infection or tonsillitis. It is recommended that you maintain a calm mood, drink more water, and avoid spicy foods. If the child is primarily breastfed, if the bowel movement interval is long but the consistency is not hard, and if the child can defecate independently without any major issues, it is only necessary to strengthen feeding. If you are still concerned, you can take probiotics orally or gently stimulate the anus to help with defecation.