Question
My child is 2 and a half months old. Since the recent cold (which has mostly recovered now), the child’s stool has been misshapen, but the color is normal! Feeding is normal! Is this due to the cold or is the child starting to have some indigestion? What are the symptoms of indigestion in children?
Answer
Misshapen stool is a typical symptom of enteritis, with other symptoms of chronic enteritis including intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, purulent stools, abdominal pain, constipation, and frothy stools, etc. If misshapen stool persists for more than a week, it may indicate an organic change. Additionally, misshapen stool may also be related to medication, emotional tension, food intolerance, abnormal colonic motility, small intestinal dysfunction, and abnormal motility of the esophagus and gallbladder. Misshapen stool is not the same as diarrhea, and patients must pay attention. If symptoms are detected, please seek timely examination and treatment at a regular specialized hospital.