Question
My child is four months old and has been having frequent bowel movements, several times a day, with small amounts, some green and some yellow. What should I do?
Answer
It is recommended that parents have the baby’s stool tested regularly to determine if there is an inflammatory infection. If the stool test results show no inflammatory infection, then anti-inflammatory medication should not be given to the child as it may worsen the diarrhea. If the diarrhea is due to simple indigestion, parents do not need to be overly concerned and can give the child medication to strengthen the spleen and stomach and regulate the intestinal flora. There are various causes of pediatric digestive diseases, so after diagnosis, it is important to actively cooperate with the doctor for gastrointestinal decompression and develop good hygiene habits. At the same time, attention should be paid to the child’s diet, avoiding irritating and cold foods.