Question

My daughter is almost two months old and has been breastfed. Last week, she had some diarrhea, six times. The hospital test showed 13 white blood cells, no E. coli. However, in recent days, the baby’s stool sometimes contains blood threads, and the frequency of green stool has increased.

Answer

Red stool indicates gastrointestinal bleeding. Common causes of blood-heat stool include anal fissures, hemorrhoids, or rectal polyps, but these can vary depending on age, dietary habits, and bowel habits. The frequency and nature of bowel movements also differ from person to person. Adjusting diet and feeding methods appropriately and seeking medical examination and treatment in a timely manner are important.