Patient's question:
A 37-day-old baby has curd-like stools, very watery, about 5 times a day, sometimes with curd-like residue in their mouth. They are being mixed-fed with NAN. It is hoped that this can be relieved, as it is said to be indigestion, and infant Jia Pin San is effective. Is this correct? Are there any side effects?Doctor's answer:
The baby is experiencing 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 well, and is gaining weight normally, there is generally no need for special treatment. If the baby is on a mixed feeding, it is necessary to determine whether the baby is well-fed. If the baby is not well-fed, the intestinal peristalsis may accelerate, which can also result in green stools. In this case, simply increasing the milk intake to ensure the baby is well-fed should suffice.Feeling cold is also a common cause of accelerated intestinal peristalsis and green stools. Green stools caused by this reason may also be accompanied by symptoms similar to a cold. If only green stools are present, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm, especially at night, and the condition should improve within a few days.