Question
A baby has been experiencing diarrhea since yesterday, having three to four bowel movements a day, with each movement extremely loose and containing mucus. The parents, lacking in childcare experience, are hoping to understand how to handle this situation.
Answer
Infants with loose, mucous stools are often considered to be due to abdominal cold or improper feeding. However, it is necessary to rule out diseases such as enteritis and dysentery. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a stool test. If the test results are normal, some absorption aids can be used. Additionally, attention should be paid to appropriate feeding and warmth. For breastfed infants, the mother’s diet is also very important. These suggestions may help you manage the question of “How to manage abnormal baby stools?” Wishing you and your baby good health!