Common Causes and Coping Measures for Increased Stool Frequency in Newborns

A two-and-a-half-month-old child has started having four bowel movements a day, up from one before. This morning, there were large, stringy substances in the stool. What could this be and what should be done? Thank you, doctor.

Increased stool frequency in babies after breastfeeding formula can be a normal phenomenon, the key is to observe the color and shape of the stool. If the stool is formed, yellow or yellow-green, and does not contain watery or foamy substances, it is considered normal. If the stool is not formed, watery, or has bubbles, it is advisable to be cautious. If the baby is able to eat, drink, sleep well, and is not crying or fussy, there is usually no need to worry; otherwise, if the baby has a poor mental state, is drowsy, or does not want to drink the formula milk, it may indicate illness. In this case, it is important to promptly measure the baby’s body temperature and observe for symptoms such as fever.

Visit a hospital to have a pediatrician examine the child to determine the specific cause and provide symptomatic treatment.

Babies may vomit due to an incomplete development of the esophageal sphincter. If the situation is severe, medical observation is required. Otherwise, appropriate measures can be taken after observation.

If a cough persists without improvement, what should be done?

A child has been coughing for a month without improvement despite medication. Chest X-ray, mycoplasma, and blood tests all show normal results. The child has undergone intravenous treatment with penicillin, adenosine arabinoside, and Mucosolvan for 4 days, but nebulizer treatment has been ineffective. Parents are worried about the possibility of a foreign object in the child’s respiratory tract and inquire about the appropriate tests to determine the cause.

A child of 6 years old has been coughing for a month, and despite using medication and nebulizer therapy, there has been no improvement. How should one handle this situation?

Infant constipation may be related to weak spleen and stomach, which can be addressed through traditional Chinese medicine treatment and dietary improvements.

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