Blood After Bowel Movements in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Blood after bowel movements? Dear Doctor, Hello! My baby is now over eight months old and has had a tendency towards constipation since he was three months old. We have tried numerous formulas, and eventually, switching to New Anqi Er's Anbu infant formula improved his cond...
Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
Hello: Constipation in babies can lead to anal fissures and bleeding, causing significant pain. It is important to supplement with fiber-rich vegetables or fruits, and hydration is also crucial. You may try black date juice. If there are still difficulties with bowel movements, i...[Read More] Blood After Bowel Movements in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Rectal Prolapse in Young Children: Causes and Concerns
Rectal prolapse Hello Dr. Chang: Today, after my two-year-old niece used the bathroom, I noticed a protrusion at her anus while wiping her. Initially, I thought it might be hemorrhoids, but upon closer inspection, I realized it was her intestine protruding. After gently wiping, t...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: Rectal prolapse in children is often seen during severe constipation when they are straining to have a bowel movement, or it may occur during severe diarrhea. If there is no significant abdominal pain or vomiting, it can be monitored or evaluated by a pediatric gastroenter...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Prolapse in Young Children: Causes and Concerns
Impact of Long-Term Magnesium Hydroxide Use on Children's Urine and Health
Drugs and Urine Hello, my child is currently 2 years old and has been taking magnesium hydroxide since he was a month old to help with bowel movements. Recently, I have noticed a strong unusual odor in his urine, which was not present initially. Could this be related to the long-...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: Theoretically, the absorption of magnesium oxide (MgO) is minimal, and this can be excreted by the kidneys in healthy individuals, so it should not cause any odor. If your mother is concerned, she may consider testing the blood magnesium ion concentration. Additionally, tr...[Read More] Impact of Long-Term Magnesium Hydroxide Use on Children's Urine and Health
Is a Sunken Fontanelle Normal After Four Days Without Bowel Movement?
Is it possible to have a sunken fontanelle after not having a bowel movement for four days? My son just turned four weeks old and has been exclusively breastfed, refusing to drink water. He has experienced some constipation in the past few days, and today I noticed that his anter...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: 1. Constipation is not related to the depression of the fontanelle. 2. It is normal for breastfed infants to have a decrease in the frequency and volume of bowel movements as they grow older; as long as there is no difficulty in passing stools, it is not a concern. Sincere...[Read More] Is a Sunken Fontanelle Normal After Four Days Without Bowel Movement?
Is It Safe for Babies to Use a Walker for Leg Strength Training?
Can I let my baby use a walker for training if their legs are weak? My baby is currently 6 months old. I don't understand why whenever I hold the baby up to stand, the legs bend down, but when the baby is lying down, the legs are very strong and can kick hard enough to hurt....
Dr. Cai Zhengxian Reply:
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Understanding Your Baby's Stool: Common Concerns for New Parents
Sister's stool? Dear Doctor: My sister is now over two months old and is consuming both breast milk and formula milk in a roughly 1:1 ratio, with each feeding being about 120cc to 150cc. She has bowel movements twice a day, with the first being a large, mushy stool and the s...
Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear New Mom, This is Dr. Lin Huizhen, the Chief of Pediatrics at Tainan Hospital, Department of Health. The presence of powdery stools in your baby is due to fat malabsorption, which is a common phenomenon in almost all infants. This usually decreases gradually after 3 to 4 mon...[Read More] Understanding Your Baby's Stool: Common Concerns for New Parents
Is It Safe to Use Dimethicone Drops for Infant Gas Relief?
Anti-bloating drops Dear Dr. Zhang, My child is currently about three months old, and his height and weight are both normal. He is exclusively drinking formula (YouSheng SA+), and he has a bowel movement approximately every 2-4 days (occasionally the stool is a bit dry, but he d...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, if height and weight are growing steadily, nutritional needs should be adequate and not cause abdominal distension. It may still be related to insufficient bowel movements. You might consider trying probiotics or adding dietary fiber according to the ch...[Read More] Is It Safe to Use Dimethicone Drops for Infant Gas Relief?
Understanding Bowel Movements in One-Month-Old Babies: What Parents Should Know
Bowel movements in a one-month-old baby? Dear Doctor, my daughter is just over a month old. At four weeks, she had a bowel movement every 2-3 days, but now at over five weeks, she hasn't had a bowel movement for five days. However, I often hear her passing gas, just not havi...
Dr. Cai Zhengxian Reply:
Dear Concerned Mom: For a one-month-old baby, the focus of bowel movements should be on the shape and color rather than the frequency. It is commendable that your baby is exclusively breastfeeding, as breast milk is low in residue. Some babies may have several bowel movements a...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Movements in One-Month-Old Babies: What Parents Should Know
Common Concerns for Parents of 3-Month-Old Babies: Expert Answers
Could you please provide the specific questions you have about the baby? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask... My baby is already 3 months old! However, my baby prefers to be held upright, and every time I hold him/her lying down, he/she cries loudly. Will holding him/her upright...
Dr. Cai Zhengxian Reply:
Dr. Tsai Cheng-Hsien, attending physician of the Neonatology Department at Tainan Hospital, responds: Dear attentive mother, you are a very caring and observant parent! Your observations are quite detailed, and most of them are not concerning. However, we strongly advise against ...[Read More] Common Concerns for Parents of 3-Month-Old Babies: Expert Answers
Understanding Baby's Digestive Issues: Formula and Bowel Movements
Infant formula and bowel movement issues? Hello Doctor: My son is now 8 months old and weighs 8 kg. He was exclusively breastfed until 6.5 months, after which we transitioned to Nestlé HA2 hydrolyzed protein formula, mixing 4 scoops with 1 scoop of rice cereal and 180 cc of water...
Dr. Lin Wenxian Reply:
Dear Mother Zhe, Hello! Based on your description in the letter, your baby's weight is within the standard range, and the milk intake is adequate. Your concern is about the frequency, consistency, and odor of the stools. In fact, regarding bowel movements in infants, there ...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Digestive Issues: Formula and Bowel Movements
Managing Diarrhea in Infants: Tips for Parents of 6-Month-Olds
Diarrhea Hello, my daughter is six months old and has been experiencing diarrhea, having six bowel movements a day for the past 12 days. She is on both formula and breast milk, and her mental state is normal. Her weight has not increased from four to six months. How can we improv...
Dr. Lin Wenxian Reply:
Dear Mom of Zhen Zhen, Hello! I would like to address your questions in order: 1. Regarding diarrhea, I would like to clarify whether you mean that Zhen Zhen's bowel movements have simply increased in frequency, or if there has been a significant change in the consistency ...[Read More] Managing Diarrhea in Infants: Tips for Parents of 6-Month-Olds
Managing Baby's Bowel Movements: Tips for Nutrition and Growth
Baby's bowel movements The baby is 10 months old, and tests show no lactose intolerance or allergic tendencies, but the stools are consistently loose and mushy, with four bowel movements a day (about half an hour after drinking milk). If lactose-free formula is introduced, t...
Dr. Lin Wenxian Reply:
Dear Wei-Chi, It sounds like your mother is quite concerned about the shape and frequency of your baby's stools, as well as the weight gain, which is why she is considering changing formulas, adding probiotics, and purchasing nutritional supplements. Before taking these act...[Read More] Managing Baby's Bowel Movements: Tips for Nutrition and Growth
Understanding Pediatric Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Pediatric hemorrhoids My daughter was born on July 26, 1993. Three weeks before her birth, she had very hard stools, so last week we switched her formula, which improved the stool consistency. However, in the past two days, there has been a slight amount of fresh blood after bowe...
Dr. Gu Qingxian Reply:
Hello! This is a fissure phenomenon, not hemorrhoids, but you can apply hemorrhoid ointment. Thank you for your question![Read More] Understanding Pediatric Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding My 2-Month-Old Daughter's Health Issues: Gas and Heart Condition
What is wrong with my 2-month-old daughter? How can I help her? My daughter is currently 2 months old and has a congenital heart defect (a small atrial septal defect). Recently, after a mild cold, she has been crying frequently due to gastrointestinal discomfort from gas. She is ...
Dr. Gu Qingxian Reply:
Hello! The child has chronic abdominal distension, and drinking hydrolyzed protein formula seems to improve the condition. This suggests the possibility of lactose intolerance, digestive dysfunction, or milk protein allergy. Therefore, it is recommended to continue with the hydro...[Read More] Understanding My 2-Month-Old Daughter's Health Issues: Gas and Heart Condition
Concerns About Baby's Bowel Movements and Ear Discharge at 48 Days
Excretion and ear problems in a 48-day-old infant? It is common for infants to have bowel movements shortly after feeding, especially after consuming milk. However, if your baby is experiencing excessive forceful gas expulsion that results in milk spilling from the nose and mouth...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: 1. Such a significant amount of spitting up seems abnormal; if it is accompanied by poor weight gain, please consult a physician for a thorough evaluation. 2. Please see an otolaryngologist to confirm whether it is otitis media with effusion or if bath water or milk is tra...[Read More] Concerns About Baby's Bowel Movements and Ear Discharge at 48 Days
Understanding Changes in Baby's Stool Color: What Parents Should Know
On the 82nd day after birth, the baby's stool color changed to dark gray? Hello Doctor Gu: My baby is 85 days old and is currently drinking Nestlé Nan HA1 hydrolyzed protein formula. He is feeding about 7 to 8 times a day, with each feeding being 160 cc. His stools have cons...
Dr. Gu Qingxian Reply:
Hello! 1. From birth to the eighty-second day, the stool is golden yellow, so it is unlikely to be biliary atresia. 2. Hiccups are a normal phenomenon. 3. The presence or absence of a "crying sound" in normal children does not make a difference.[Read More] Understanding Changes in Baby's Stool Color: What Parents Should Know
Feeding Guidelines for Babies: Addressing Solid Food Concerns
Baby complementary food issues 2 Dr. Chen, regarding the question I asked you last time, I apologize for asking again. When feeding my baby vegetable puree, fruit puree, and rice porridge as complementary foods, should I only feed them in the amounts you mentioned? My baby is now...
Dr. Chen Rongtai Reply:
The letter mentions concerns regarding complementary foods. In terms of feeding quantity, if the child's height and weight are developing appropriately, and bowel movements are normal without any signs of digestive issues or gastrointestinal discomfort, there is no need to s...[Read More] Feeding Guidelines for Babies: Addressing Solid Food Concerns
Concerns for My 5-Week-Old Baby: Vaccination and Feeding Issues
Please ask your question? My baby is currently five weeks old! He was born at thirty-five weeks and three days without the use of oxygen, as he was born in a clinic. There was no specific ophthalmological examination conducted. The pediatrician at the postpartum care center menti...
Dr. Lin Wenxian Reply:
Dr. Lin Wen-Hsien, the head of the Pediatrics Department at Tainan Hospital under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, responded to DEAR Yinyin's mother: The ophthalmic examination suggested by the physician at the postpartum care center likely refers to checking for retinopa...[Read More] Concerns for My 5-Week-Old Baby: Vaccination and Feeding Issues
Understanding Hoarse Cry in Newborns: Causes and Solutions
The newborn's cry is hoarse? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my baby, who was born about a week ago (full term, weighing 2700 grams). I noticed that his crying was quite normal in the hospital, and he cried loudly at birth. However, since returning home for the post...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Ms. A-Wen's Mother, Hello! It seems that the issue of hoarseness has been troubling you for quite some time. If you notice that your baby has persistent hoarseness that is becoming more pronounced, and if there are any breathing difficulties, I recommend that you take ...[Read More] Understanding Hoarse Cry in Newborns: Causes and Solutions
Why Is My Baby Refusing Milk? Common Pediatric Concerns
The baby is not drinking milk? Dr. Chang: The baby is already four months old and used to drink 180cc of milk per feeding. However, recently he has not been interested in drinking milk, seems to be fussy, and gets upset when offered milk, reluctantly drinking only 120cc. I am ver...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: If the baby is active and alert but has a poor appetite, it may be entering a phase of milk aversion. At this time, it is important to ensure that the urine output is normal and there are no signs of dehydration. Long-term monitoring of weight should show stable growth, wh...[Read More] Why Is My Baby Refusing Milk? Common Pediatric Concerns