Question
A four-month-old baby has been excreting loose stools that are deep green and have turned black, persisting for over a week. Previous treatment included taking Mammy Love. What kind of help is needed now?
Answer
The black-green diarrhea excreted by the baby may be a typical symptom of mild enteritis, which could be caused by a viral infection, particularly rotavirus. This virus can reproduce in small intestinal cells, leading to damage to the intestinal mucosa and affecting digestion and absorption. Infants have weaker digestive systems, especially between five months and two years old. If they come into contact with this virus through food or utensils, they may experience runny or watery stools with an acid odor, as they contain less bile, resulting in a lighter color, green or black.