Question
My baby is on a mixed diet, consuming Dumex milk powder (Dumex milk powder) once a day. After adding rice porridge 10 days ago, the baby started experiencing diarrhea, with green stool that contains mucus and milk residue. The baby has abdominal bloating, poor sleep, is prone to crying and fussing, and no longer consumes milk powder (milk powder). The baby has diarrhea 3-5 times a day, with small amounts and also passes stool when burping. There is a bowel sound before each bowel movement. Stool tests have been normal. The baby has taken Smecta, Mommy Love, pepsin, Bao Le An, and Meticorten, but the effects were not significant. In the past, diarrhea was improved by taking Mommy Love, but this time the situation is different as multiple medications have been tried. Additionally, the baby often has sneezes. Can vaccinations be administered in this situation, and do we still need to continue taking medication?
Answer
Firstly, since the baby’s gastrointestinal system is still developing, it is normal for stool to sometimes appear green along with milk residue besides the usual yellow soft stool. As long as the baby does not frequently vomit, cry, have cramps or bloating, there is no need for concern from the mother. For this condition, oral administration of attapulgite powder and Mommy Love can help regulate the situation; these medications generally have no side effects. It is recommended to test the stool first. If inflammation is detected, you can take antibiotics such as cefixime for treatment. If there is no inflammation, there is no need for antibiotics; consider taking Changle Kang in combination with Smecta to regulate the intestines.