Question
My baby is six months old and has green, watery stools after drinking formula milk. The baby also has a loss of appetite. The baby had previously been treated with intravenous fluids for diarrhea. I would like to ask about the cause of the green stools and the corresponding measures.
Answer
The green stools after the baby consumes formula milk may be due to incomplete absorption of iron in the formula or poor digestion. It is recommended to stop the complementary feeding and send a stool sample for testing to confirm if there is an infection. If it is due to poor digestion, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and probiotics can be used for opsonize. Observe the stool condition and consider giving medication to promote absorption. These suggestions should help resolve the issue of the baby having green stools.