Question
A parent inquired that their six-month-old baby initially experienced loose stools, which then turned into green mucus stools. Despite taking medication, the symptoms have not improved, and they are worried it might be an issue caused by a change in formula milk.
Answer
Doctors suggest that infant diarrhea is often a common digestive system disorder caused by various reasons. Treatment should involve distinguishing between cold and heat, identifying deficiency and excess, regulating the spleen and stomach, and treating according to the cause. Two treatment methods are recommended: one is the application of medicine, where Wu Zhu Yu and Cinnamon are ground into powder, mixed with aged vinegar to form a paste, and applied to the navel; the other is acupoint medicine patching, where the medicine is ground and applied to the Shenque point. It is advised that parents undergo treatment under a doctor’s guidance and pay attention to the baby’s diet and hygiene.