Patient's question:
Why does my baby always have diarrhea on exclusive breastfeeding, gaining less than one jin in weight per month, but normal height growth? Now, the bowel movements are still 7-8 times a day, watery and green, without mucus, but with yellow curds in the stool. How can I regulate my baby's condition?Doctor's answer:
Infants have certain limitations in their digestive capacity. If they consume food that exceeds their tolerance, diarrhea may occur. Due to differences in dietary habits, health conditions, and individual variations, some breast milk contains nutrients (primarily fat) in excess of what the infant needs, which can lead to diarrhea in the infant, also known as "physiological diarrhea." If the infant only exhibits increased bowel movements, good appetite, no vomiting, and no impact on growth and development without other symptoms, it is not caused by an illness. After introducing complementary foods, bowel movements will gradually return to normal, and there is no need for excessive concern.