Question
A four-month-old baby, fed exclusively on breast milk, has a frequent bowel movement. Sometimes, the stool contains mucus, and at other times, it resembles egg whites. Is this a sign of indigestion? Can taking bifidobacteria improve the condition? Can this medication be taken regularly?
Answer
A four-month-old baby, fed exclusively on breast milk, with frequent bowel movements and stool containing mucus or resembling egg whites is indeed indicative of indigestion. Since the baby’s digestive system is not yet fully developed, there may be insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes, leading to the appearance of mucus or egg white-like stool. Bifidobacteria is a medication used to adjust imbalances in intestinal flora.