Patient's question:
A 20-day-old baby has been having three bowel movements a day for some time. I've been hesitant to give them medicine, so please advise the doctor.Doctor's answer:
Hello: If your child has no discomfort, I think it is normal. It may be related to your milk. Diarrhea is the most common digestive disorder in infants and young children. At this stage, babies are in the transition period of diet, making them more prone to diarrhea. Some babies switch from exclusive breastfeeding to mixed feeding, some start adding complementary foods, and some are weaned because their mothers return to work. These changes can lead to gastrointestinal adaptation and adjustment in babies, which may result in physiological diarrhea.