Question

A 6-day-old baby has green and red stool, and this condition has persisted for 3 days. Vaccination was administered 3 days ago. No hospital visit has been made. Previous treatment and effects: None Desired assistance: Want to know why this is happening and need to go to the hospital for a routine stool test.

Answer

If the stool turns green again, consider it as dyspepsia first. You can give the baby lactase and probiotics. If redness occurs along with inflammation and infection, it may be acute gastroenteritis, and you can use antibiotics to treat the inflammation and alleviate symptoms.