Stool, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 16

Problems with bowel movements? Hello, Doctor: Baby's recent stools are yellow, sticky, and slimy. He drinks 180cc approximately every 4 to 7 hours (not consistent). The formula is a mix of 4 scoops of New Angel infant formula and 2 scoops of New Angel goat milk formula. His ...

Intestinal colic Why do newborns aged 2-3 months experience colic? Even after feeding, their intestines still make gurgling sounds, which raises the question of whether they are truly satisfied or not. What could be causing the colic? Are there any methods to improve this conditi...

Bloating Hello: My baby is 7 months old but still has some gas. Is this related to the formula milk? Or could it be related to the number of tablespoons of milk mixed? Also, since my baby switched to a premium formula, the stool is sometimes soft and sometimes hard—soft ones are ...

Six-and-a-half-month-old baby with white stools? Dr. Pei: The child is currently six and a half months old. Two days ago, the stool was once white like formula, and another time it was white in the front, green in the middle, and yellow at the end. After that, for the next two da...

When to introduce complementary foods? My child is almost four months old. I would like to ask if he can start eating solid foods now. Can I give him orange juice or apple juice? At what age can he start eating porridge?

My baby's diarrhea issue! Hello Doctor: My baby was born in May 2006 and is now almost nine months old. Since December 11 of last year, due to a cold, I took him to see a doctor. The medication included the antibiotic Ulex (Keflex), and we also switched his formula (from 4 t...

My daughter has difficulty with bowel movements and experiences pain? My daughter is 1 year and 5 months old. Recently, she has been experiencing constipation. She has better bowel movements at her grandmother's house, but when she returns home on weekends, she often has dif...

Umbilical issues Hello Dr. Pei: Thank you for your response to my previous question. I have a few more questions to ask you. Last time, you mentioned that the foul smell of a child's stool is due to excessive protein. Is this directly related to the formula milk? Should I co...

Regarding complementary foods issues? My daughter increases her bowel movements the day after she eats solid foods, going from once a day to three or four times for two consecutive days. After three times, her stools become watery with some mucus. I stop feeding her for two days ...

Digestive system and asthma issues? Hello, I have a few questions for Dr. Pei. My child is almost 3 months old, and his milk intake varies a lot; sometimes he only drinks 40cc. We have taken him to see a doctor and he has been given medication, but there hasn't been any impr...

Constitutional issues? My baby is not yet 2 months old, and every time she drinks milk, she seems to have a lot of phlegm and snores loudly while sleeping. I thought she had a lot of phlegm, so I took her to see a pediatrician. The doctor told me that she does not have phlegm and...

Regarding issues related to infant weight? Dear Doctor, Thank you for the detailed information in the attached file. After reading it, I have a more concrete understanding of the causes of underweight in young children. However, I have a few questions that I hope you can clarify...

Milk consumption issues? Hello! 1. My child is currently three months old and is fed approximately every 3-4 hours. We are currently preparing 150cc of formula, but sometimes he doesn't finish it. Is he getting enough nutrition? 2. Based on his current age, how much formula ...

A four-year-old child has orange-red floating oil in their stool? Hello: My child has been on medication from November 13 to November 24. Initially, she had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius and mouth sores. The doctor diagnosed her with gingivostomatitis. During a follow-up on Novem...

Pediatric vomiting and diarrhea? Your son is two years and one month old, weighs 12 kilograms, and is less than 90 centimeters tall. He is still breastfeeding and also drinking cow's milk (about 30cc per serving, twice a day). He is fed rice, porridge, or noodles twice daily...

Stool My baby is now three months old, and I noticed that the stool has a strong odor. Could this be due to the formula? I have been gradually switching to a premium milk formula.

Infant persistent constipation? Hello, my baby is only six weeks old. Initially, I was giving him "Pigeon formula," but I noticed that he hasn't had a bowel movement for the past week. I then tried massaging his anus to stimulate him to have a bowel movement, which...

Green stools and constipation issues? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to answer my questions. My child is currently one and a half months old and will turn two months on October 20. He weighs about 5.7 kg and is consuming Abbott Similac formula. Since birth and up to one m...

Gastrointestinal issues in infants? Hello Dr. Chang: My baby is currently three and a half months old. Previously, we took him to see a doctor due to persistent diarrhea, and it was later diagnosed as gastroenteritis. He was hospitalized for three days, and after discharge, he ha...

Question My son will turn one in half a month. He sleeps less than 13 hours a day, averaging only 12 hours or less. He is very active and doesn't stop moving unless something captures his attention, but even then, he only stays still for a minute or two. Is this a sign of hy...