White stool in children

The main reason why children have white stools is that the food in the stomach and intestines cannot be digested due to the obstruction of bile secretion. This situation may be caused by hepatitis and gastrointestinal inflammation. It is hoped that patients should treat the inflammation in time. For children with white stools, they should avoid taking too many white medicines. Instead, they should eat more fruits to promote gastrointestinal digestion and promote the secretion of bile to relieve the symptoms.

Why is the stool of a 4-year-old child white?

1. Obstruction of bile secretion: The cause may be hepatitis, congenital biliary stenosis or atresia and other diseases, which prevent bile from being discharged smoothly into the intestine.

2. Taking too many white medicines: especially some medicines for treating diarrhea, which are white turbid liquids. When the dosage is too large, the stool may turn white, but once you stop taking it, the stool will return to normal yellow.

The most common case is the occasional appearance of white stools for two or three days, which then returns to normal yellow stools. It may be caused by temporary blockage of the bile duct system. The mother needs to observe closely for two days. If it is still white, keep a little for testing!

What should I do if my baby has white stools?

1. Correct eating habits. Pay attention to your baby's eating habits, develop a nutritious menu, and let your baby eat more vegetables in a planned way. Common fiber-rich vegetables and fruits include potatoes, plums, pears, peaches, spinach, raisins, broccoli, cabbage, etc. For infants at high risk of milk protein allergy or who already have digestive discomfort and other problems, partially hydrolyzed protein powder should be fed in a timely manner.

2. Pay attention to the problem of bile secretion by the baby's gallbladder. When the situation is serious, early treatment is needed. The baby should be given drugs such as spleen and stomach strengthening and digestion promoting drugs and probiotics to regulate intestinal flora as soon as possible, and the situation can be improved.

The stomach and intestines of a four-year-old baby are more fully developed than those of an infant, but even so, there are still some gaps with those of an adult. Therefore, parents must pay attention to their children's diet. Do not let the baby overeat. Be sure to correct the baby's picky eating habits. Give the baby more green vegetables and an appropriate amount of fruit every day. This can help the baby have regular bowel movements every day and make the stomach and intestines healthier.