Question
After five days of birth, the child’s feces showed white discharge accompanied by blood. How should parents handle this situation?
Answer
Firstly, pay attention to the baby’s mental state. It is recommended to collect the baby’s stool for microscopic examination to determine if there is any abnormality. Additionally, considering that the baby may experience such symptoms due to insufficient water intake, it is suggested to increase the baby’s water intake and observe if there is any improvement. If the situation does not improve, seek medical attention promptly. Furthermore, mention that on the fourth day, the baby’s face showed slight jaundice, and after medical examination, the bilirubin level was 13.7, which falls within the normal range of physiological jaundice. Parents should not be overly worried but still need to continuously observe the baby’s health condition.