Question
A 50-day-old baby, still being breastfed and not yet introduced to solid food, has recently started having foamy stools. After a stool test at the hospital, the result shows the stool is yellowish and watery, with a white blood cell count of 0-2/PP (field). What does this mean?
Answer
For a 50-day-old baby, the stool test results indicate a white blood cell count of 0-2/PP (field), which is a normal result, suggesting the baby may just be experiencing functional dyspepsia. Typically, treatment involves the use of probiotics and medications that promote absorption. It is recommended to give the baby Mommy Love, pancreatin enteric capsules, and Simethicone. Mommy Love itself is also a probiotic. After taking these medications, the baby’s condition should improve. Additionally, the baby should drink more warm water and eat smaller, more frequent meals. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.