Patient's question:
Breastfeeding, feeling that I don't eat much. Bowel movement every 3-4 days. Is it normal to have a bowel movement every 3-4 days? Duration and onset of the current illness: About 40 days. General condition: Breastfeeding, feeling that I don't eat much, but in good spirits. Medical history: None. First follow-up question: Bowel movements are normal each time, not loose stools, nor constipation.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to take probiotics orally for regulation. For breastfed infants: The stool is yellow, soft, with a uniform consistency, resembling soft butter. Occasionally, it may be slightly thin and slightly greenish, with an acidic odor but no foul smell, and is excreted an average of one to four times daily. If the child usually has four to five bowel movements, or even seven to eight, but is generally in good health and gaining weight, it should not be considered pathological. Additionally, if the child sleeps well, plays actively, and gains weight normally, it indicates that the intake is sufficient.