Question
My baby has fecal incontinence, and he is almost nine months old. He used to have one bowel movement a day, but suddenly he has many bowel movements these days, and it doesn’t seem like diarrhea. I don’t know what the cause is? What should I do?
Answer
This situation could be caused by enteritis or indigestion, possibly related to the child’s intestinal dysfunction, poor eating habits, or a cold. You can check the baby’s stool regularly, ensure warmth, avoid catching a cold, and stay away from raw and difficult-to-digest foods. You can try giving the baby pediatric digestive powder, montmorillonite powder, or probiotics to see if there are any abdominal pain or bloating. If diarrhea occurs frequently, it’s best to take some fluids or oral rehydration salts.