Question
The baby has been having frequent bowel movements over the past two days. Why is the diarrhea becoming so frequent? I hope to receive some professional opinions.
Answer
An increase in the baby’s bowel movements could be due to physiological diarrhea, which usually does not affect growth and development. It may improve once complementary feeding begins. If the frequency of diarrhea is too high, consider a regular stool examination to check for intestinal infections. If it’s due to indigestion, probiotics orJianpi San (a traditional Chinese medicine) may be considered. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.