Question
Dear doctor, a two-month-old female infant has had fat in her stool since 20 days after birth. At 40 days old, she underwent an examination at a local hospital. The test results showed an early morning body temperature of about 36.8 degrees Celsius, and an afternoon temperature of about 37.3 degrees Celsius. The tonsils were slightly red and swollen, and medication has been prescribed. Is this abdominal diarrhea and the phenomenon of passing stool when burping due to a cold?
Answer
Infants often pass some stool or yellow water when burping, which is usually a normal phenomenon. Parents do not need to be overly concerned. It is recommended to observe the infant’s diet and general mental state, as well as whether there are any abnormal conditions such as diarrhea. If there are no abnormalities in these aspects, it indicates that the infant’s condition is normal. Since infants are still very young, their ability to control defecation is weak, and they are more likely to pass stool when burping.