What is the cause of breast milk diarrhea

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An antidote against the disease is usually frothy, with lots of water, green and sour smell. Sometimes there will be transparent mucus, which seriously endangering the health of the baby. So we must know the reason in time, so that we can prescribe the right medicine.

What is the cause of breast milk diarrhea

First, breast milk diarrhea may be caused by prostaglandin E2. The content of "prostaglandin E2" in breast milk is high. Its main function is to promote the movement of small intestine smooth muscle, promote the production of water and increase the production of electrolytes. This will increase the frequency of defecation of the baby and make the stool appear loose.

Second, breast milk diarrhea may be caused by lactose intolerance, which refers to the lack of "lactase" in the baby's body, because the lactose in breast milk cannot be absorbed. Lactose intolerance can be divided into primary and secondary.

Third, breast milk diarrhea may be caused by primary lactose intolerance. If this is the case, there is no need to switch to milk. The baby's body will gradually adapt, and the lactase activity will also increase. With the addition of complementary food, it will gradually improve. In addition, it should be noted that breast-feeding mothers should not let the baby continue to suck after the breast is empty, otherwise the increase of fat content in milk may cause fatty dyspepsia.

matters needing attention

Breast milk diarrhea generally does not matter, so when the situation of breast milk diarrhea should be changed into milk powder feeding in time, if it is not good, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time.