Patient's question:
How to treat a child with a weak spleen and stomach? The child has been suffering from a weak spleen and stomach, and the stool is always thick and sticky, with 2-3 bowel movements per day. Digestion and absorption have always been poor. Is there any solution?Doctor's answer:
Children, due to differences in age, diet, and bowel habits, have varying frequencies of bowel movements daily. The feeding methods and practices also differ, resulting in different characteristics of the stool. For breastfed infants, normal stool appears yellow or golden yellow in color, with a uniform, creamy consistency and a slightly sweet and sour odor, but without a foul smell. It contains no obvious mucus, occasionally has small curd-like particles or a faint greenish tint, and is excreted 3-5 times per day. Some infants may have bowel movements 6-7 times daily, but each time the amount is small, the stool appears normal, and weight gain is steady with good nutritional status. This is not a pathological condition and requires no treatment. However, if an infant who normally has 1-2 bowel movements per day suddenly has 5-6 or more bowel movements daily, and the stool is watery or contains undigested food residue, it is advisable to seek medical attention.