Why Does a Three-Month-Old Baby Have to Poop Immediately After Eating?
A three-month-old baby's gastrointestinal function is still immature, and its digestive capacity is limited. If there are issues with feeding or if the baby ingests unclean food, diarrhea is likely to occur. In severe cases, diarrhea may persist regardless of what the baby eats. This is a very concerning time for parents, who are eager to understand the causes of their child's diarrhea.
1. If there are many milk curds in the baby's stool, accompanied by a sour odor, this is often a sign of indigestion. It is recommended to give the baby oral medication such as Pediacare and Mami'ai, and to ensure the baby drinks sufficient water.
2. The baby may have diarrhea due to a cold abdomen, resulting in loose stool and increased frequency. In such cases, it is important to keep the abdomen warm, encourage the baby to drink water to avoid dehydration, and treat with spleen-strengthening medications such as Jineijin Powder, Jianpi Powder, Smecta, and Mami'ai. External application of Dingguier Qitie can also be used for additional relief.
3. Additionally, diarrhea is common in babies within their first six months, especially those who are breastfed. A stool test can be conducted, and if the results are normal, the baby's condition is likely physiological diarrhea. This does not require medication and will naturally improve as the baby begins to eat solid foods. It is still important to ensure the baby drinks plenty of water.
Myth 1: Frequent bowel movements automatically mean diarrhea. This is especially common in breastfed babies and is actually physiological diarrhea. As the baby's digestive function gradually develops, the condition will naturally improve after the introduction of solid foods and does not indicate the presence of colitis. As long as the baby has a normal appetite, is in a good mood, sleeps well, and is growing normally, there is no need to use antidiarrheal medication, as this may disrupt normal intestinal function.
Myth 2: Giving sugary foods to a baby with diarrhea can worsen the condition. Adding sugar to porridge or rice soup can increase the frequency of bowel movements because diarrhea damages the intestinal mucosa, preventing sugar from being broken down into monosaccharides that can be absorbed by the intestine. This results in increased water entering the intestine passively, leading to looser stool and more frequent bowel movements.
Myth 3: Diarrhea is always caused by bacteria. In fact, diarrhea can also be caused by viruses or fungi, such as rotavirus infection, which is common in babies with autumn diarrhea. Antibiotics are ineffective against this type of diarrhea and may disrupt the intestinal flora, leading to more severe diarrhea. Some antibiotics can even damage the baby's auditory nerve or stunt growth.
