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What Causes Green Stools In Infant?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Question: my 4 year old has green stools and is under whight
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Answered by Dr. Suresh K Yadav (20 minutes later)
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Hi XXXX, I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,

Green stools in itself not a reason of worry , more important if consistency of stool and presence of blood. How long is your baby having green stools , are they watery and large? Is it increased freq of formed stools or watery stools , is it associated with pain abdomen ? Any other associated problem or symptoms ?

What is birth weight , height and present weight , height of your baby , what diet does she takes ?

You can try to give her balanced diet rich in nutrients and calorie. If motions are loose use oral rehydration solution .

If motions is a chronic problem , she needs evaluation for malabsorption including celiac disease and also lactose intolerance . Any chronic disease causing this needs to ruled out by proper examination and investigations.

I will be able to give you a better answer if you provid me some more details .


Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions

Take care.
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What Causes Green Stools In Infant?

Brief Answer: Details required Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, Green stools in itself not a reason of worry , more important if consistency of stool and presence of blood. How long is your baby having green stools , are they watery and large? Is it increased freq of formed stools or watery stools , is it associated with pain abdomen ? Any other associated problem or symptoms ? What is birth weight , height and present weight , height of your baby , what diet does she takes ? You can try to give her balanced diet rich in nutrients and calorie. If motions are loose use oral rehydration solution . If motions is a chronic problem , she needs evaluation for malabsorption including celiac disease and also lactose intolerance . Any chronic disease causing this needs to ruled out by proper examination and investigations. I will be able to give you a better answer if you provid me some more details . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions Take care.