Question
My baby’s stools are green and have a smelly egg-like odor; they are sometimes dry and sometimes yellow, but always have an egg-like smell. What was the previous treatment and its effectiveness? I’m not concerned about how to assist at the moment; I want to know what the cause might be; could it be due to formula milk?
Answer
The child’s condition may be due to acute gastroenteritis, often accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms. It is recommended that parents ensure adequate rest, provide light, easy-to-digest meals, and maintain fluid intake. Measures such as fever reduction and prevention of dehydration can be taken, along with the active use of antibiotics and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications for treatment, which usually yield good results.