Question
What should I do if my child is five months old and has diarrhea with green, bloody stools?
Answer
If a five-month-old child has diarrhea with green, bloody stools, it may be due to intestinal inflammation. A stool test should be performed, and then appropriate anti-inflammatory medication should be given based on the results of the test. Bifidobacterium usually treats vomiting caused by imbalance of intestinal flora, but it is not effective for vomiting caused by intestinal inflammation. It is recommended to take the child’s stool for testing and then use medication based on the results. Stopping medication should be done immediately after the medication begins to show effectiveness and the number of bowel movements returns to normal, and medication should be continued for a few more days as recommended by the doctor to solidify the treatment results.