Question
The baby has white stools and is accompanied by a loss of appetite, but is otherwise normal. The baby’s diet includes breast milk, rice porridge, egg yolks, yogurt, and teething biscuits, and this type of stool has never occurred before. What could be the possible causes?
Answer
White stools in children are usually related to digestive disorders, especially when mucus or intestinal inflammation is present in the stool. If the stool volume increases and becomes more loose, consider using digestive aids for treatment; if the stool contains mucus and purulent matter, antibiotics should be taken, and increased fluid intake is necessary. Avoid eating cold, spicy, and irritating foods, and provide the child with nutritious and easily digestible foods. Additionally, white stools could also be a sign of liver and gallbladder system diseases such as bile duct obstruction. If accompanied by jaundice of the skin, the child should be taken to a pediatric clinic for relevant examinations to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.