Question
In the past week, a 7-month-old baby has experienced an increase in bowel movements to 3-4 times a day, with loose stools that contain milk curds. The stools are yellow in color and sometimes mixed with water. Regular stool tests have shown signs of indigestion, although probiotics and prebiotics have been taken, and regular stool tests have been conducted, the symptoms have not improved. How should the doctor handle this situation?
Answer
A child’s digestive system is still developing and is prone to dyspepsia. The baby’s condition is likely related to indigestion. Suggestions include: 1. Consider giving the baby some digestive traditional Chinese medicine or probiotics, such as Jianpi San or a specific probiotic. If there are too many bowel movements, add Montmorillonite Powder. 2. For diet, it is recommended to adopt a small and frequent feeding method to reduce the pressure on the gastrointestinal tract. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!