Addressing Infant Constipation: Formula Changes and Dietary Solutions
Infant bowel movement issues? Hello Doctor, my baby is currently 4 months and 7 days old. He is drinking Karolotani goat milk formula. After birth, he was in the hospital for three days and was also given Karolotani. At that time, his meconium was normal. After being discharged, ...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: It appears there is a mild case of constipation. 1. If the baby is over 4 months old, you can introduce complementary foods, utilizing the fiber in these foods (such as fruit puree, vegetable puree, etc.); this can help with bowel movements. 2. Most hydrolyzed formulas hav...[Read More] Addressing Infant Constipation: Formula Changes and Dietary Solutions
Understanding Baby's Digestive Changes After Switching Formula
Issues with infant formula and stool? The child is currently over 2 months old and has been assessed by a pediatrician as having an allergic constitution, leading to a switch from S-26 formula to Enfamil Nutramigen. Since starting the Nutramigen formula, the frequency of bowel mo...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the frequency of bowel movements has increased and the stool has a higher water content compared to when it was normal, this is defined as a form of diarrhea. It is recommended to temporarily switch back to the original formula. If the stool returns to normal, it may indicate ...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Digestive Changes After Switching Formula
Understanding Baby's Stool Changes After Switching Formula: Is It Normal?
Issues with infant formula and stool? The child is currently over 2 months old and has been assessed by a pediatrician as having an allergic constitution, leading to a change in formula from S-26 to Enfamil Hypoallergenic. Since switching to Enfamil Hypoallergenic, the frequency ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the frequency of bowel movements has increased and the stool has a higher water content compared to when it was normal, this is defined as a mild case of diarrhea. It is recommended to temporarily switch back to the original formula. If the stool returns to normal, it may indi...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Stool Changes After Switching Formula: Is It Normal?
Is Your Baby Experiencing Diarrhea After Formula? Possible Lactose Intolerance
Bowel movement occurs within half an hour after consuming hydrolyzed milk formula? My baby is currently seven months old and has been exclusively bottle-fed with breast milk. However, due to work commitments, we have started trying formula milk. Generally, after consuming Abbott ...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Breast milk also contains lactose, so your situation is likely not lactose intolerance. I suggest trying a different brand of formula. There is no need to specifically choose a lactose-free formula. Best regards, Rensheng.[Read More] Is Your Baby Experiencing Diarrhea After Formula? Possible Lactose Intolerance
Managing Severe Constipation in 3-Year-Olds: Effective Strategies and Solutions
Severe constipation in a 3-year-old child? Hello Doctor: My child is currently 3 years old and weighs about 12 kilograms. His appetite (one bowl of rice and vegetables + one bowl of fruit) and activity level (we take him to the park to run and play for about 30 minutes after scho...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Basically, all possible examinations and treatments have been thoroughly conducted, including the use of the potent laxative "Lactulose." It seems that the situation has progressed to severe constipation. At this point, I can only recommend that you follow up with a ped...[Read More] Managing Severe Constipation in 3-Year-Olds: Effective Strategies and Solutions
Is My Baby Constipated? Understanding Stool Patterns in Infants
Is it constipation? Hello, doctor. My baby is three and a half months old and is on a fully formula-fed diet (with hydrolyzed formula). Recently, he has been having bowel movements every 3-4 days. Previously, his stools were mushy, but today they were formed into sausage-shaped s...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Infant constipation is defined as difficulty in bowel movements, the presence of hard or pellet-like stools, a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements, abdominal discomfort, or symptoms such as rectal mucosal bleeding caused by the passage of hard stools. Therefore, your chi...[Read More] Is My Baby Constipated? Understanding Stool Patterns in Infants
Pediatric Concerns: Understanding Light Yellow Diarrhea in Children
Pale yellow stool? A five-year-old girl has been experiencing diarrhea with very light yellow stools that float on the surface of the water. The color is quite different from her usual stools, and she reports having abdominal pain. This has been ongoing for four days. Initially, ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
An increase in the frequency of bowel movements along with higher water content is defined as diarrhea. The most common cause of diarrhea is gastroenteritis, which can also cause intermittent abdominal pain. If the symptoms have persisted for several days, it is advisable to cons...[Read More] Pediatric Concerns: Understanding Light Yellow Diarrhea in Children
Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: Burping, Gas, and Spitting Up
Milk consumption issues? Hello, doctor. My daughter has just turned two months old. I understand that there are issues with feeding amounts, mainly focusing on the total intake for the day. However, we have been experiencing a problem recently during feeding. For example, when we...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Newborns have a more sensitive gastrocolic reflex, so sometimes when they drink milk, it can lead to increased intestinal motility, resulting in temporary colicky pain. This situation is a normal transient phenomenon, as long as there are no issues with frequent feedings or sever...[Read More] Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: Burping, Gas, and Spitting Up
Understanding Feeding Challenges in Infants: Gas, Spitting, and Hunger Issues
Milk consumption issues? Hello, doctor. My daughter has just turned two months old. I understand that there are issues with feeding amounts, primarily focusing on the total intake for the day. However, we have been facing a problem during feeding. For instance, when we prepare 11...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Newborns have a more sensitive gastrocolic reflex, so sometimes when they drink milk, it can lead to increased intestinal motility, resulting in temporary colicky pain. This is a normal transient phenomenon, as long as there are no issues with frequent feedings or severe vomiting...[Read More] Understanding Feeding Challenges in Infants: Gas, Spitting, and Hunger Issues
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues in Infants: When to Worry?
Gastrointestinal issues The baby is currently 7 days old and has been discharged, receiving a combination of breast milk and formula (Abbott infant formula). The stool color has been normal these past few days, but the baby tends to have a bowel movement whenever passing gas. The...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Newborns who are breastfed typically have more frequent and looser stools within the first month after birth. After one month, their bowel movements will gradually normalize. Therefore, your child's situation is considered normal, and there is no need to stop breastfeeding.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues in Infants: When to Worry?
Can I Mix Pediatric Gastrointestinal Medications for My Child?
Pediatric gastrointestinal medication issues? For a 4-year-old child with gastroenteritis, the doctor prescribed Federated Gastrointestinal Suspension and Magnesium Oxide (laxative powder) to be taken after each meal. Is it possible to mix the laxative powder into the Federated G...
Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
Hello, mother of the baby! It is acceptable to take magnesium oxide and Gaviscon suspension together with water. Since magnesium oxide is insoluble in water, it is normal for the mixture to appear cloudy rather than clear. May I ask if your baby has diarrhea due to gastroenteriti...[Read More] Can I Mix Pediatric Gastrointestinal Medications for My Child?
Concerns About Baby Ingesting Makeup Sponge: What Parents Should Know
Baby accidentally ingested a sponge makeup sponge? On September 27, the baby accidentally ingested a corner of a sponge makeup sponge. On September 28, the baby had two bowel movements. However, on September 29, the baby did not have any bowel movements throughout the day, althou...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It is considered normal for infants to have a bowel movement every two to three days. However, intestinal obstruction may be accompanied by other symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, irritability, and bilious vomiting. Please monitor closely and continuously.[Read More] Concerns About Baby Ingesting Makeup Sponge: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Weight Loss in Growing Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Child Growth and Development Hello: My daughter is 10 years old. I have noticed that her weight has not increased in the past 5 to 6 months and has actually decreased by about 1 kilogram. (Her current weight fluctuates around 22.8 kilograms, down from approximately 23.7 kilograms...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
A 10-year-old girl with a height of 128 cm and a weight of 23 kg falls into the 5th percentile for both height and weight, meaning she ranks among the lowest 5 out of 100 girls her age, indicating that she is underweight. It is advisable to consult a pediatric growth and developm...[Read More] Understanding Weight Loss in Growing Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Infant Constipation Issues After Formula Change
Issues Related to Formula Changes in Newborns' Stool Hello, Dr. Hsiao. A few days before my baby turned one month old, he experienced gas and fussiness due to an unsuitable formula, which led to a lack of appetite. We switched from Meiji to S-26 Sensitivity formula without a...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If an infant is unsuitable for a newly switched formula, symptoms will typically appear within two to three days. This means that if the infant is not suitable for the new formula, there won't be an adjustment period. The determination of whether the new formula is unsuitabl...[Read More] Understanding Infant Constipation Issues After Formula Change
Understanding Infant Constipation Issues After Formula Change
Issues Related to Formula Changes in Newborns' Stool Hello, Dr. Hsiao. A few days before my baby turned one month old, he experienced gas and fussiness due to an unsuitable formula, which led to a loss of appetite. We switched from Meiji to S26 Sensitivity formula without a ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If an infant is not suitable for a newly switched formula, symptoms will typically appear within two to three days. This indicates that the formula is unsuitable, and there is no adaptation period. The determination of whether the new formula is inappropriate can only be made by ...[Read More] Understanding Infant Constipation Issues After Formula Change
Understanding Infant Digestive Health: Breast Milk and Formula Choices
Breast milk + standard infant formula or hydrolyzed formula? Doctor, my baby is currently a little over one month old (1 month and 11 days). Initially, I was feeding him 70cc of breast milk and 60cc of Abbott standard infant formula, along with additional probiotics, every three ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It is normal for infants to have bowel movements ranging from once or twice a day to once every two to three days. Abnormal stools in infants include hard, pellet-like stools, watery diarrhea, stools containing blood, and grayish-white stools. The odor of the stool is not conside...[Read More] Understanding Infant Digestive Health: Breast Milk and Formula Choices
Managing Salmonella Infection in Toddlers: Symptoms and Treatment Tips
Salmonella, diarrhea with blood and mucus? Hello, doctor. My daughter is currently 2 years old and started experiencing mild diarrhea two days ago, about four times a day, with both watery and soft, mushy stools. The total amount is roughly equivalent to her normal bowel movement...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Blood-streaked mucus in diarrhea may indicate a Salmonella infection, which can be confirmed through stool culture. Salmonella enteritis is a self-limiting disease, meaning that most healthy children can recover on their own. The focus of treatment should be on monitoring and man...[Read More] Managing Salmonella Infection in Toddlers: Symptoms and Treatment Tips
Managing Diarrhea and Hoarseness in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Diarrhea and hoarseness? Recently, my baby has had diarrhea for three days. He is currently over three months old, and every time he drinks milk, he has a bowel movement right after. The stools were thick and contained blood for the first two days, but today there is no blood, ye...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Most cases of diarrhea are caused by viral infections leading to gastroenteritis, while less common causes include bacterial gastroenteritis, milk protein allergy, and megacolon, among others. If there are signs of dehydration (such as not urinating for 8 hours and decreased vita...[Read More] Managing Diarrhea and Hoarseness in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Constipation in Toddlers: What Parents Should Know
Baby bowel movement issues? Hello doctor, my child is 2 years and 4 months old. Previously, his bowel movements were normal, but he hasn't had a bowel movement for 7 days this time. What should I do? His activity level and appetite are normal.
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Having not had a bowel movement for 7 days is quite prolonged. You may first try using a cotton swab coated with petroleum jelly, inserting it about 2 centimeters into the rectum and rotating it to stimulate a bowel movement. If this is ineffective, you might need to use a glycer...[Read More] Understanding Constipation in Toddlers: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Toddler Bowel Issues: Causes and Solutions
Toddler bowel issues? Hello Doctor, my child is currently 1 year and 2 months old. He had gastroenteritis around 5 months old and hasn't fully recovered for a month or two (he only doesn't have diarrhea for two to three days when taking medication, but starts again when...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Diarrhea that lasts for more than two weeks is classified as chronic diarrhea. If a child aged one to two years experiences chronic diarrhea but has normal height and weight and exhibits normal vitality, the most common cause may be that the child is beginning to try various new ...[Read More] Understanding Toddler Bowel Issues: Causes and Solutions