Question
What’s causing the red bottom and broken skin around the anus of a newborn’s stool?
Answer
The baby is over 20 days old, and there is stool every time it farts or when it strains, which is loose, sometimes watery, and sometimes frothy. The baby is breastfed. Analysis shows that the child may have food accumulation. It is recommended to consult a pediatrician or a traditional Chinese medicine doctor for examination. After resolving the food accumulation, the symptoms should improve. Additionally, it is suggested to change the feeding plan, choosing easily digestible foods to avoid dyspepsia.