Question
Is the excessive discharge of milk curds after a baby consumes formula a problem with the formula or a digestive system issue?
Answer
The excessive discharge of milk curds after a baby consumes formula may be related to the quality of the formula or digestive system problems. If symptoms improve after discontinuing the formula, it may be necessary to consider switching to another brand and to observe how the baby adapts to different brands of formula. It is also recommended to consult a pediatrician to rule out possible digestive system diseases. After discontinuing the formula, if the baby develops diarrhea symptoms and a high white blood cell count is found in the stool examination at a children’s health care center, the doctor diagnoses it as enteritis and prescribes antibiotics and antidiarrheal medications. However, these treatment methods did not significantly improve the symptoms. As additional complementary foods were introduced, the symptoms improved. At this stage, if considering weaning the baby but the baby cannot consume formula, alternative options such as suitable formula milk or other nutritional supplements may need to be sought to ensure that the baby receives adequate nutrition. Even if breast milk is abundant, it is still necessary to provide formula milk and complementary foods, ensuring that the baby’s daily milk intake is not less than 600 milliliters to avoid malnutrition. We hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your baby a healthy growth.