Question
The baby has an upset stomach, the stool is dark green and sticky, frequency increases, and the baby is fussy at night. Is this diarrhea?
Answer
This is not diarrhea; the child might be experiencing dyspepsia. The change in stool color and frequency is due to digestive issues. It’s recommended to eat smaller, more frequent meals, maintain a balanced diet, and pay attention to calcium supplementation. If formula feeding, it may be helpful to give the baby more water. The diet should be light and avoid fatty foods. Consider giving kaolin-magnesium antacid powder to help alleviate symptoms.