Brown particles in baby's stool

Normal stools for children should be yellow. Occasionally, due to indigestion, the stools will be thin and curd-like. Different changes in stool texture also indicate that the child's body may have some different problems. When a child's stool contains blood or brown particles, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination in time. It is possible that it is related to gastrointestinal diseases. Mothers should observe the baby's excretion changes reasonably.

Observe the baby's stool characteristics, including color, texture, etc.

When the baby's stool becomes dry and dry, such as blood or mucus in the stool, accompanied by fever, vomiting, irritability, refusal to eat, reduced or darker urine, reduced activity, etc., you should seek medical attention immediately.

Twelve characteristics of baby stool

Green-black, sticky baby poop, also known as meconium: It is usually tarry-like. Meconium is the first stool after a baby is born, formed by residues brought in by the amniotic fluid. It looks black with green tints, which is normal because it contains bilirubin, a degradation product of red blood cells. It is normal for babies to excrete such stools within 3 days after birth, and mothers don't need to worry.

Yellow, loose stools, also known as breastfed baby stools: Usually yellow and curdled. Breast milk contains perfect nutrition. The poop of breastfed babies generally does not smell bad. When they poop, they fart loudly, which makes them sound like they are pooping a lot. If your baby is breastfed, this type of bowel movement will continue until formula or solid foods are introduced.

Yellowish-brown, thick stool, also known as formula-fed baby stool: It is usually mushy. This stool is a byproduct of formula feeding, either from exclusive formula feeding or from supplementing breast milk. During this stage, mothers should be concerned when stools are hard or watery.

Green-brown, mushy stools, also known as solid food-incorporated baby stools: These are the result of mixing with everyday food and are normal. Greenish-brown stools usually appear when babies start eating solid foods, but you may have seen this color before then. This color of baby stool is generally normal, but if the baby has other symptoms that worry you, it is best to consult a doctor for professional advice.

Watery, brown, loose stools, also known as diarrhea-type baby stools: usually watery and mixed with lumps. An occasional diarrhea in babies isn't a cause for alarm, but if it lasts for two days or longer, it could be diarrhea. Diarrhea can cause dehydration and may also be a sign of infection. This infection is not usually dangerous, but dehydration due to the loss of large amounts of fluids through diarrhea should be a cause for concern. Your baby will need to be given supplemental fluids - either formula and water, or multiple breastfeedings.

Diarrhea in children is divided into acute infectious diarrhea and chronic diarrhea. Acute diarrhea: mild cases only have increased bowel movement frequency, while severe cases may have more than 10 bowel movements, mostly yellow watery or egg-drop-like stools, and may be accompanied by fever, vomiting, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. A small number of people have mucus or bloody stools, which are symptoms of infection and poisoning and require prompt medical attention.

Chronic diarrhea refers to diarrhea with a course of more than two months or recurrent diarrhea with an interval of 2-4 weeks. One common cause is lactose intolerance. When the baby drinks milk, the lactose in it is hydrolyzed by lactase in the small intestine and then absorbed and utilized. However, some babies are born with a congenital lack of lactase in their intestines, which causes lactose to not be hydrolyzed in the small intestine and directly enter the large intestine. Under the action of large intestinal bacteria, acidic gas is produced, which irritates the intestines and causes abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea. This can happen to babies who are either breastfed or formula fed. The typical stool of a baby with poor lactose digestion is watery stool, which may be foamy and have a sour smell, but routine stool tests are often negative. The baby generally has a good appetite and is developing normally. Such babies can switch to low-lactose or lactose-free milk powder. Taking Abbott's Breast Milk as an example, the lactose content is as low as 2g/L, which can improve diarrhea caused by poor lactose digestion.