Question
A ten-month-old baby recently developed diarrhea, with milk clots in the stool and dark green feces, sometimes accompanied by foam. Examination revealed abdominal bloating, and the doctor prescribed a laxative, pediatric diarrhea stop granules, and probiotics. After using the laxative, the baby started passing watery stools. What is the effect of using a laxative for bloating, and what symptoms might occur after use?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby’s green stool may be related to indigestion, and the milk clots in the stool may be associated with a cold. Experts suggest not using laxatives but rather consider taking lactase, probiotics, and montmorillonite to improve symptoms. In this case, considering it may be a digestive dysfunction, it is recommended to use a composite pepsin powder and lactase to aid digestion. Laxatives are rarely uncomfortable after absorption in the intestines and can be temporarily used during constipation. However, for infants, it is preferable to consider using more