Patient's question:
What causes the stool of a newborn being fed with formula to be smelly? I'm very worried. My child has been like this for a long time, and I'm afraid it will get worse.Doctor's answer:
Children who are bottle-fed may have pellet-like stools, which is called "milk curd stools." This is usually caused by high protein content and incomplete absorption, and it is a normal physiological phenomenon. As long as the stools are not loose but rather yellow and soft with pellets, there is no need to worry about it. It generally disappears as the child's digestive ability improves. If the baby's feeding situation has not changed, pay attention to avoiding exposure to cold, especially the abdomen and feet. It is recommended to take a stool sample for routine examination, as the appearance of the stools has changed compared to before.