Question
My baby is four weeks old and has been having diarrhea for the past few days, about four to five times a day. He is in good spirits, but his stool is not formed and is green. Suddenly, this afternoon, it turned jam-like and deep red. I bought malt sugar for him to eat this morning, and I’m not sure if it’s related. It’s evening now, and if the situation is not urgent, I would like to take him to see the doctor tomorrow, as the only option tonight is emergency care.
Answer
Based on the baby’s symptoms and medical history, it may be due to poor digestion, but enteritis cannot be ruled out. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a stool test to rule out enteritis. If confirmed not to be enteritis, the problem is not serious and can be treated with oral probiotics such as bifidobacteria. Pay attention not to take it with hot water, as the baby’s condition will gradually improve. If it is confirmed to be enteritis, anti-inflammatory medication will be required for treatment.