Patient's question:
What should I do if a 3-month-old baby has green stools? The child was exclusively formula-fed from birth and had normal bowel movements at first. After the full moon, they started having green stools, once a day, and each stool was formed but slightly greasy. After visiting the hospital, they took probiotics for a period of time. Please ask the expert what's going on and what should be done?Doctor's answer:
Babies who are breastfed have normal green stools. Green stools can also occur when formula milk or dietary iron is not absorbed properly; hunger, chills, overeating, and poor digestion can all lead to green stools. It is recommended that mothers follow the principle of eating less and more frequently to feed their babies reasonably, avoiding raw, cold, and hard-to-digest foods. At the same time, avoid wind and cold, pay attention to keeping warm, and exercise moderately to enhance physical fitness. If the diarrhea is severe, consider poor digestion, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or intestinal infection. It is recommended to check the stool routine to confirm the diagnosis and treat according to the symptoms under the guidance of a professional doctor.