Question
The baby, who is four months old, had yellow stools while being breastfed before, but recently, the stools have turned green and become loose, accompanied by foam. The baby’s spirits are good, but the frequency of bowel movements has increased compared to usual. No treatment has been received in the past, and now the parent wants to understand the cause and inquire whether they need to visit the hospital for a consultation.
Answer
Green stools are often associated with digestive disorders. It is recommended to prevent the baby from catching a cold, and a patch can be applied to the navel every 12 hours and changed. In addition, probiotics can be used, mixed with warm water in a ratio of one package to 50 milliliters of water or half a package to 25 milliliters of water, taken before meals. Do not defecate before or after taking the medication, and do not consume it with milk to avoid affecting its effectiveness. It is suggested to focus on the use of oral medication, and wish the baby a speedy recovery.