Question
A 34-day-old male infant has a jaundice index of 8.9. After stopping breastfeeding and switching to Senna leaf, his stool has turned dark green and there are fewer bowel movements. Is this situation normal? Does urination help in excreting jaundice?
Answer
According to your description, the dark green stool in the 34-day-old male infant after taking Senna leaf is a normal phenomenon. Senna leaf is effective in treating jaundice, but some infants may experience diarrhea after taking it. It is important to keep the baby’s buttocks clean when changing diapers, and encourage the baby to drink more water to promote metabolism, which helps bilirubin excrete through urine. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!