Understanding Baby's Digestive Patterns: Is It Normal to Find Stool in Diapers?
There are traces of feces in the diaper? Hello, Doctor. My baby is a two-month-old formula-fed infant. Based on the amount of stool, he typically has one to three bowel movements a day, or he may have a large bowel movement every other day. However, occasionally when changing his...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello parents, it is indeed true that most of the time it happens when passing gas. As the child grows a bit older, it will gradually improve. Regarding the second question, if the baby is constantly squirming and resisting feeding, it usually indicates that they are no longer hu...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Digestive Patterns: Is It Normal to Find Stool in Diapers?
Understanding Prolonged Fever in Toddlers: When to Seek Further Medical Help
Pediatric Fever Hello doctor, my son is currently about 1 year and 9 months old. He has had a fever for 4 days, starting from Saturday, with a maximum temperature reaching 39.6°C. After taking antipyretics, his temperature dropped to a minimum of 36.7°C. On average, his temperatu...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If you experience fever accompanied by decreased vitality and wheezing, it is recommended to immediately go to a large hospital emergency department for a detailed examination. A negative rapid influenza test does not completely rule out influenza; conversely, it is important to ...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Fever in Toddlers: When to Seek Further Medical Help
Is Black Stool Normal After Eating Purple Sweet Potato Puree?
Is it normal for purple sweet potato puree to cause black stools? Hello, doctor. I am a caregiver taking care of a relative's child at home. Recently, the child's mother mentioned that the child has black stools. However, the child has no pain after drinking milk! The o...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear parents, consuming darker-colored foods can indeed cause the stool to appear darker. However, if there is black stool, it is important to consider the possibility of gastrointestinal bleeding. If black stool persists, it is advisable to visit a hospital for a stool test for ...[Read More] Is Black Stool Normal After Eating Purple Sweet Potato Puree?
Understanding Hypothyroidism in Infants: Testing and Care Guidelines
Hypothyroidism Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it is okay to have a follow-up test for hypothyroidism after one month. Does hypothyroidism mean that the hormone levels should not be too high or too low? My baby is 9 days old and is drinking formula milk; how often should he ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If hypothyroidism is indeed present, most cases that receive prompt and appropriate treatment do not exhibit neurological deficits, so delays are not advisable. The diagnosis of hypothyroidism involves multiple blood tests; some parameters may show significantly low levels while ...[Read More] Understanding Hypothyroidism in Infants: Testing and Care Guidelines
Understanding Baby's Bowel Movements: When to Worry and What to Expect
Baby bowel movements Hello doctor, my baby is currently 1 month and 13 days old and is exclusively breastfed. However, he hasn't had a bowel movement for five days. He usually consumes 120 ml of milk, but for some reason, he hasn't been finishing it these past few days....
Dr. Zhong Ruixian Reply:
Hello! Based on your question, there are several possible causes: 1. **Fecal Impaction**: If the stools in the colon are hard or abundant, it can affect the baby's feeding. Check if the baby has abdominal distension or if there are hard stools at the anus. Breastfed infant...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Bowel Movements: When to Worry and What to Expect
Understanding Abdominal Pain and Nausea in Children: Possible Causes
When children eat, they often complain of stomach pain and feel like vomiting? Hello Doctor, my son is five years old and for the past month or two, he has been complaining of stomach pain every time he eats (the pain starts after just one or two bites) and he also feels nauseous...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The upper abdomen contains organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. If there is pain in the upper abdomen, it could be due to inflammation, growths, psychological factors, and more. In addition to ultrasound and X-rays, considerations may i...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain and Nausea in Children: Possible Causes
Understanding Frequent Vomiting in Toddlers: Causes and Solutions
Children are prone to vomiting? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I would like to ask you about my 2-year-old daughter. She often cries and then vomits, or she coughs and vomits, especially after drinking milk in the evening. She usually drinks more at night, about 150cc at 7 PM and 200cc before ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In a two-year-old child, the lower esophageal sphincter at the junction of the esophagus and stomach is still immature, which makes it easier for vigorous diaphragm movements, such as crying or severe coughing, to trigger gastroesophageal reflux and vomiting. This is generally no...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Vomiting in Toddlers: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Abdominal Pain During Bowel Movements in Young Children
Bowel issues - abdominal pain during defecation? Hello Doctor: My child is currently 3 years and 3 months old. For the past two to three weeks, he has been experiencing severe abdominal pain during bowel movements, which resolves immediately after he finishes. His bowel habits (f...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! Pain during bowel movements at this age is most commonly associated with constipation combined with anal fissures. Even after softening the stool, pain may still occur following the development of an anal fissure. Other potential causes include polyps, hemorrhoids, periana...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain During Bowel Movements in Young Children
Is Your Baby's Formula Causing Loose Stools? Expert Advice
Drinking formula milk can cause constipation? Dear Doctor, my child is currently one year and one month old and is drinking Nestlé NAN Hypoallergenic formula. He/she has bowel movements almost 1 to 2 times a day, sometimes with a soft consistency and occasionally a bit watery, bu...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the formula milk is not suitable, common symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea (which is usually severe), blood in the stool, and rashes on the skin. If your child's stool is more frequent and has a different consistency than before, it does not qualify as diarrhea by defin...[Read More] Is Your Baby's Formula Causing Loose Stools? Expert Advice
Understanding Your Baby's Stool Color and Eating Habits: A Pediatric Guide
Baby stool color Hello, Dr. Pei: My baby is currently 8 and a half months old. Since starting solid foods, the color of his stool has become quite dark. Is this normal? Additionally, he has just gotten his two bottom teeth, and although I am cooking the porridge very soft without...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hi MANDY: Hello! After introducing complementary foods, the color and texture of the stool may change. As long as the color is yellow-green and there are no signs of diarrhea (which is characterized by a significant increase in stool water content), it is considered normal. At ei...[Read More] Understanding Your Baby's Stool Color and Eating Habits: A Pediatric Guide
Concerns About Short Stature and Low Weight in Children: What to Know
Children are not growing taller or gaining weight? Hello! My little girl is shorter and lighter than other children her age. She is 2 years and 4 months old, with a height of 80.3 cm and a weight of 10.6 kg. Her IQ and motor coordination seem fine, but I'm concerned about he...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! 1. Individuals with mild Mediterranean anemia who are carriers typically do not experience growth issues. 2. A girl aged two years and four months measures 80.3 cm, which is below the 3rd percentile; her weight is 10.6 kg, approximately at the 10th percentile, which seems ...[Read More] Concerns About Short Stature and Low Weight in Children: What to Know
Understanding Bedwetting in Children: Causes and Solutions
Bedwetting issues? My daughter is 8 years old and has been bedwetting almost every night. I've observed that whenever she bends her legs backward while sleeping, it indicates she needs to urinate. However, she does not wake up on her own; she either needs to be called to get...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The definition of bedwetting refers to the involuntary urination that occurs during sleep in children older than 5 or 6 years. Therefore, your child is experiencing bedwetting. The primary cause is often due to the immaturity of the central nervous system, which typically improve...[Read More] Understanding Bedwetting in Children: Causes and Solutions
Should I Switch My Baby's Formula? Addressing Feeding Issues
Formula Switching Issues Hello, my child is currently 3 months old, and the IgE test report shows a level of 8.82. The doctor recommended a hydrolyzed formula. Around two months, it seems she started to refuse milk. Currently, she is taking 150 ml, but since she doesn't drin...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If growth and development are normal, meaning height and weight are increasing appropriately, it is considered a benign period of milk refusal and normal physiological spitting up (you may try small, frequent feedings). As the child ages, gastric capacity will gradually increase,...[Read More] Should I Switch My Baby's Formula? Addressing Feeding Issues
Is It Safe for an 11-Month-Old to Drink Toddler Formula?
Infants under one year old should not consume toddler formula? Hello doctor, my daughter started drinking Gold Pea's formula for one year and older when she was 11 months old, about 2-3 bottles a day, with each bottle being 150cc. The rest of her nutrition comes from breastf...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there is no significant vomiting, diarrhea, or development of rashes within three days after switching, it should be fine. As long as the stool is not grayish-white, bloody, hard, or watery, it is generally considered normal.[Read More] Is It Safe for an 11-Month-Old to Drink Toddler Formula?
Understanding Constipation in Infants: Causes and Solutions
It has been several days since I last had a bowel movement? Hello, doctor. My baby is currently four months old. She started having episodes of intense crying and screaming at three and a half months. Initially, she was drinking a little breast milk mixed with formula, but after ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Infants have immature muscles for bowel movements, which may result in difficulty passing stool at times. As they grow older and begin to consume solid foods (such as vegetable and fruit purees that are high in fiber), this situation typically improves. Magnesium-containing antac...[Read More] Understanding Constipation in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Baby Diarrhea: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Baby diarrhea issues? Hello, Director Hsiao: My baby is currently 4 and a half months old and is exclusively breastfed. On April 23, I fed him a small amount of rice soup and spinach (the spinach was blended without adding water). After that, starting from April 24 to April 26,...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Green stool is simply due to a higher excretion of iron and is not a cause for concern. However, a 4.5-month-old infant is not yet suitable for consuming vegetable puree (which is generally appropriate around 6 months of age).[Read More] Understanding Baby Diarrhea: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Understanding Blood in Stool: Pediatric Gastrointestinal Concerns
Blood in the stool? My son is nine months old, and I'm unsure if the bleeding is caused by constipation or if there is blood in the stool itself. This happens at least once or twice a month, and the blood is bright red, while the stool is dark green. Could this be a gastroin...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The brighter the red blood, the closer it is to the anus, with the most common cause being constipation combined with anal fissures. You can try to soften the stool by increasing fiber intake or taking stool softeners for a period of time, and then observe. If there is sti...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Pediatric Gastrointestinal Concerns
Understanding Constipation in Young Children: Causes and Solutions
Constipation for several days with stool that is not well-formed? The child is three years and eight months old. Since December 2015, there has been a change from normal bowel movements to having a bowel movement only once every few days. Both Western and traditional Chinese medi...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The normal bowel movement patterns for 3 to 4-year-old children can be compared to adults; it can range from 3 times a day to once every 3 days. The ideal stool consistency is soft and yellow, resembling a banana. If a child has a bowel movement every 3 to 5 days with unfo...[Read More] Understanding Constipation in Young Children: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues in Infants with Eczema: A Parent's Guide
Gastrointestinal issues My sister is currently 4 months old, weighs 6 kg, and consumes 150 ml of formula. Recently, she experienced bloating and developed a rash all over her body, prompting a visit to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed her with atopic dermatitis and noted that her...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The gastric capacity of infants is approximately 25 to 30 cc per kilogram, so a meal of 150 cc is not excessive. Atopic dermatitis is caused by an allergic reaction of the immune system, and the infant's gastrointestinal tract is a significant immune organ, which may be rela...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues in Infants with Eczema: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Mild Diarrhea in Breastfed Infants: Common Concerns
Mild diarrhea in breastfed babies? Hello Dr. Hsiao, My baby is currently 3 months and 13 days old, weighing 7 kg. On regular days, the elders bottle-feed the baby with breast milk, but they often warm the milk too much. I mentioned that the milk only needs to be warm, not hot (s...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The temperature of expressed breast milk for feeding is close to human body temperature, which is approximately 37.5 degrees Celsius. If you feel warmth when dropping it on your wrist, it should be above 37.5 degrees Celsius, making it safe for the baby to consume without any adv...[Read More] Understanding Mild Diarrhea in Breastfed Infants: Common Concerns