Patient's question:
My child is six months old, breastfeeding, and has bowel movements several times a day, which are green and runny. There are also some foam in them. What could be the reason? The elders said that because I just started working, I got a "fire" in my body, and the child also got a "fire" after drinking milk. Is that the case? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if your baby's stool is green, it may be due to the following reasons:Hunger-related stool: Due to insufficient feeding, the main components of the stool are intestinal secretions. The stool is dark brown or dark green, appears more frequently but in small amounts, and may contain mucus.
Digestive issues: The stool is yellow-green, watery, and of inconsistent consistency, appearing frequently. It may also be caused by a cold in the abdomen. Pay attention to keeping your baby's abdomen covered to prevent the navel from getting cold, as discomfort from a cold can also lead to green stools.