Bowel movements, Pediatrics FAQ

Understanding Infant Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Infant diarrhea Hello Doctor: My child was born weighing 3500 grams and is now nearly 3 months old, weighing about 5.7 kilograms. He is exclusively breastfed. He developed jaundice three days after birth, which resolved after one month. Since he is exclusively breastfed, he had b...

Dr. Zhan Mingxuan Reply:
Hello: 1. Babies who are exclusively breastfed tend to have stool that is more acidic and watery, which is often mistaken for diarrhea or digestive issues. If the baby is sleeping well, feeding well, and not experiencing weight loss, it may not necessarily be abnormal. 2. If the ...

Understanding Pediatric Skin Allergies: Transitioning to Hydrolyzed Formula

Skin Allergy (Continued) Hello Doctor, I have consulted with you regarding my child's skin allergy and have been switching to hydrolyzed protein formula. Over the past week, I have gradually transitioned to half hydrolyzed formula and have noticed that my child's stools...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Rita: Hello! It is normal for stools to be more pasty when drinking water mixed with protein powder compared to regular formula. If you notice blood or mucus in the stool, it may indicate a possibility of gastroenteritis; also, if there is slow weight gain, it would be advis...

Addressing Dietary and Bowel Concerns in Infants: A Pediatric Guide

Dietary and bowel issues Hello Doctor, my daughter is currently over seven months old, weighing 6.7 kg and measuring 67 cm (measured on June 12). She is breastfed, consuming about 100-150 cc per feeding, 4-5 times a day. She eats vegetable porridge (carrots, cabbage, spinach, bro...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. An increase in the frequency and water content of stools is defined as diarrhea. In infants, diarrhea can vary in severity, and it is advisable to consult a pediatrician. Diarrhea caused by inappropriate complementary foods (such as allergies) typically occurs within three day...

Persistent High Fever in My 4-Year-Old: What Should I Do?

If your daughter's body temperature is consistently elevated, what should you do? My daughter is 4 years old. In mid-March, she was hospitalized for 6 days due to bronchitis and otitis media with a high fever, and she was on antibiotics for over two weeks. After being discha...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
There are many causes of fever in children, such as infections (the most common), autoimmune diseases, tumors, drug fever, and summer heat, among others. Depending on the situation, it is advisable for your child to go to the hospital for examination (as there are diagnostic faci...

Understanding and Managing Constipation in Toddlers: A Parent's Guide

Childhood constipation issues? My child is 2 years and 3 months old and is still experiencing constipation issues. He only has a bowel movement every 2 to 3 days, and it often requires encouragement from adults. Each time, he cries a lot, and his stools are hard and pellet-like, ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It seems that you have tried most physical methods to relieve constipation (you might consider drinking higher osmolarity beverages, such as black date juice or honey water). If these physical methods are ineffective, you may seek assistance from a pediatrician for medication. Af...

Understanding Constipation in Infants: A Guide for Parents

Bowel issues Hello Doctor, my child is currently over six months old and is exclusively breastfed. Around five months old (on April 1), I started giving her Lactoferin LP33, currently two capsules a day (since both my husband and I have allergic tendencies). Initially, her bowel ...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Tina, 1. The normal frequency of bowel movements can range from three times a day to once every three days; however, it is common for breastfed infants to have a bowel movement only once a week, and if the stool is soft, it is still considered normal. 2. An increase in pro...

Assessing Growth Rates in Infants: Understanding Normal Development

Assessment of Growth Rate Hello, doctor. I would like to know if my baby's growth record indicates slow growth. My twins were born at 37 weeks and 2 days in October 1998, with a birth weight of 1750 grams, a height of 48 cm, a head circumference of 30.5 cm, and a chest circu...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
As long as your baby's growth proportions are consistent with their height, weight, and head circumference recorded in the child health handbook, and do not fluctuate significantly, it is considered normal. The growth rate you have noted for your baby appears to be within th...

How to Identify Allergies in Infants: A Guide for Parents

How to identify allergies in infants? Hello, doctor. My baby is 4 months old, and I would like to know how to determine if he is allergic. I asked the hospital, and they said that allergy testing through blood work can only be done after the age of three. However, some people say...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Allergic diseases are related to two factors: one is the allergic constitution, and the second is allergens. The allergic constitution is hereditary; many scholars have statistically found that if one parent has an allergic constitution, the child has a one in four to one ...

Addressing Dietary Concerns for Your 4-Year-Old Child: Tips and Insights

Regarding dietary issues in children? My child is almost 4 years old, but he doesn't like to eat rice. When he's hungry, he only thinks about drinking milk. His current weight is 16 kg and his height is 99 cm. Is this situation normal, doctor? I'm very worried that...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
A 4-year-old child weighing 16 kg and measuring 99 cm falls within the normal growth range. However, he experiences abdominal discomfort after eating meals, while there are no symptoms of abdominal pain after consuming snacks. This abdominal pain may be related to psychological f...

Common Pediatric Concerns: Baby Feeding, Development, and Health Issues

I have some questions to ask the doctor? Hello Doctor, Question 1: My baby is currently 3 months old and has one feeding of breast milk combined with formula milk, approximately 60-180cc each time. After feeding, when I burp him, I can hear water sounds in his stomach. Is this n...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. It is normal for newborns to have thin abdominal walls, which makes sound conduction more pronounced. 2. There is no specific standard for fontanelle bulging, but a "slight curvature" should not be considered abnormal. Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure ma...

Understanding Baby's Bowel Movements: When to Worry About Diarrhea

Baby's stool Hello Doctor, I have a 10.5-month-old baby boy who has been having three bowel movements a day, with one of them being watery for the past two weeks. His diet consists of formula milk, complementary foods such as barley powder, chicken porridge, and fruits. Ty...

Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the baby seems to be eating well and does not appear to have gastroenteritis. If the situation persists, it is recommended to bring the baby's stool to the doctor for evaluation.

Understanding Infant Crying: Is It Related to Hernia Issues?

Is it a hernia issue in infants? Hello doctor, I am the mother of the child. When my baby brother was born, the doctor said he had a hernia. After about six months, the doctor mentioned it would resolve on its own. However, from birth until now, he has been crying a lot for the p...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common reasons for a constantly crying baby: 1. Hunger, wet diaper, or needing comfort, 2. Fever, 3. Oral ulcers or severe thrush, 4. Foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose, 5. Inguinal hernia (umbilical hernia does not cause this), 6. Severe diaper rash, 7. Vaccine side effe...

Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues in Infants: A Guide for Parents

Gastrointestinal issues in infants? Hello, Director Xie. I would like to ask about my two babies who are both about two months old and are drinking S26 formula. One baby has yellow stools, sometimes having several bowel movements a day and sometimes just once a day, weighing abou...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The act of defecation is quite habitual and natural for adults (holding breath, straining the abdomen, relaxing the anal sphincter), but infants are still learning this process. It is acceptable for them to sometimes turn red in the face or even cry while having a bowel movement....

Managing Post-Vaccine Nausea and Fever in Children: A Guide for Parents

Influenza vaccine Hello Dr. Pei, my daughter is currently in the first grade of elementary school. In October, she received the flu vaccine (not H1N1) at school. However, the day after the vaccination, she experienced mild fever and nausea. The fever gradually subsided after a fe...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The overall reporting rate of adverse reactions following the administration of the domestically produced Guoguang H1N1 vaccine or seasonal influenza vaccine is comparable to data from other countries and is very low. According to the statistics from the Centers for Diseas...

Probiotics for Allergic Children: Addressing Eczema and Gut Health

Probiotics for Allergic Children Issues Hello, doctor. I have some questions to ask. My eldest child is currently over 3 years old and has been diagnosed with a milk protein allergy. Although we have switched to hydrolyzed formula, he frequently develops allergic eczema on his sk...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Theoretically, adding probiotics is intended to adjust the intestinal environment to achieve better digestibility and enhance the gut's defense functions. However, there is no consensus on whether adding probiotics will yield the desired effects, how much should be added, or...

Addressing Constipation Issues in Toddlers: When to Seek Medical Help

The baby is 2 years old now... bowel movement issues? My baby has had a problem with hard stools since a young age. Now that he is 2 years old, there has been no improvement, and he often has bowel movements that result in bleeding from the anus. Additionally, his stools are extr...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
It is recommended to consult a pediatrician, especially a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in this area. Early diagnosis and treatment can ensure normal nutritional development in children and prevent pain during bowel movements caused by anal fissures, which may lead...

Addressing Constipation Issues in 6-Month-Old Infants

Bowel issues in infants aged 6 months? Hello, my daughter just turned 6 months old. She was exclusively breastfed until mid-June, and we gradually switched to formula milk. After drinking formula for nearly 10 days, she has recently been experiencing bowel issues. For the past 3 ...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Aifei, Based on my experience, the formula milk powders from Wei Chuan in Taiwan, as well as Snow Brand, Meiji, and Morinaga from Japan, are less likely to cause constipation. You might consider switching to these formulas. Additionally, adding probiotics can also help alle...

Managing Infant Gas: Tips for Parents of One-Month-Olds

Bloating My baby just turned one month old, and her belly is swollen like a balloon. She burps after feeding, but it still happens. I bought gas relief ointment to apply, but it doesn't seem to help. What should I do?

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It is common for infants to experience abdominal distension due to their soft bellies, crying, and frequent sucking motions. As long as their appetite and energy levels are normal, they are passing gas (burping and farting) adequately, having normal bowel movements, and not exper...

Understanding Newborn Constipation: Causes and Solutions

Newborn stool issues? Hello, my baby is 18 days old. I exclusively breastfeed during the day and give formula at night. A few days ago, I noticed that my baby only had a bowel movement every three days, and today it has been four days without a bowel movement. I am very worried. ...

Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: For infants who are breastfed, due to the complete digestion and absorption of breast milk, along with their gastrointestinal function not being fully developed, it is common for them to have bowel movements every three to four days or even five to six days. Applying warm ...

Understanding Pediatric Abdominal Pain Linked to Bowel Movements

Thinking about having a bowel movement causes abdominal pain? Dear Dr. Hsiao, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. My child is 3 years old and has been complaining of stomach pain whenever he feels the urge to have a bowel movement for...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. There is no specific amount of water that children should drink daily, as it depends on their sweat output. The principle is that urine output should be moderate, and stools should not be hard (in fact, increasing fluid intake for children over three years old is generally har...

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