Stool, 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...

Understanding Skin Allergies in Infants: When to Seek Help

Skin allergy Hello, doctor. 1. My baby is now over 3 months old and often has skin that resembles "hives," with small red spots or patches on the hands and feet. They appear for a while and then gradually fade. The clinic doctor prescribed medication and mentioned to ...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The primary purpose of lactose-free formula is to alleviate diarrhea. To prevent allergies, the best approach is to breastfeed, followed by considering hydrolyzed protein formula. Allergic predisposition can be hereditary; studies indicate that if one parent has an allergi...

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...

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...

Understanding Enlarged Intestines in Children: Causes and Concerns

Enlarged intestines in children? Dear Doctor, Recently, my mother took my daughter to see a doctor for a cold. While diagnosing her cold, the doctor noticed that her abdomen was firm. After performing a bowel movement, the doctor informed my mother that she has an enlarged intes...

Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: If there is constipation for an extended period, it can lead to decreased gastrointestinal motility and digestive function. Please have a physician examine you to rule out structural issues (such as megacolon). Chronic constipation should be addressed through dietary chang...

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 Your Baby's Stool Changes After Switching to Hydrolyzed Formula

Baby's stool is watery? Hello, doctor. My baby has recently switched to hydrolyzed formula and has been drinking it for a week. Today, I noticed that his stool is golden yellow, but at the end, it comes out watery with some pieces resembling rice grains. The front part of th...

Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: It is normal for stool color to be yellow-green, and loose stools can also be normal. Different formulas may cause variations in stool consistency and can lead to symptoms like bloating. It is recommended to bring a stool sample to the clinic for the doctor to examine for ...

Choosing the Right Formula for Your Baby's Vomiting and Constipation Issues

If a baby is experiencing vomiting, how should the formula be changed? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. My baby is over two months old and used to drink S26 but would often vomit in a projectile manner. Sometimes, he only has a bowel movement every three to four days, and he cries each time. A ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If you are unsure whether your baby’s weight gain is adequate, and if there is poor weight gain accompanied by projectile vomiting, it is advisable to first visit a pediatric gastroenterologist at a major hospital for an evaluation. This will help determine if there are any gastr...

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 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....

Understanding Baby Spitting Up: Causes and Solutions for New Parents

Baby spitting up? Hello, doctor. My baby is one month old. He was born and stayed in the hospital for seventeen days, and he has been drinking S26 formula. He was underweight at discharge, so we switched to Similac. Before that, he was drinking formula for premature infants, and ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If a newborn "vomits a lot" at "every feeding," or shows "insufficient weight gain" or even "weight loss," it is considered abnormal and requires a visit to the hospital's neonatology department to check for any structural abnormalitie...

Understanding Blood in Stool: What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Health

Blood in the stool? Hello, Doctor: My daughter is 8 years old, and last week she had blood in her stool, although I didn't see it myself. I thought it might be due to her wiping too hard, so I told her it was okay. However, yesterday she had blood in her stool again, and whe...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In children, blood in the stool can be classified as upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Fresh red blood in the stool is typically indicative of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (while upper gastrointestinal bleeding often presents as black stools). Possible causes include a...

Should You Switch Baby Formula? Understanding Digestive Issues in Infants

Should I change the formula? My daughter is currently eleven months old. She was originally breastfed, but recently we decided to wean her off breast milk and started transitioning to formula. However, after the switch, we noticed that her stools have become watery, although the ...

Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: Breast milk has a higher lactose content, so if breastfeeding is possible, there is generally no need to worry about lactose intolerance with regular formula milk. Watery stools may be a temporary phenomenon; if they persist, please bring a stool sample to the doctor for f...

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...

Is Blood in Baby's Stool a Cause for Concern? Pediatric Insights

Blood in a baby's stool? The baby is exclusively breastfed and is currently three and a half months old. Last night, the stool had blood, generally golden in color with a small portion that was jelly-like and had some blood. There are no other discomfort symptoms, and it onl...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
It is recommended to consult a pediatrician, especially a pediatric gastroenterologist, who can perform more detailed examinations and a broader differential diagnosis. If possible, bringing a stool sample for the doctor to examine can further assist in making a diagnosis. Wishin...

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