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What Causes Greenish Stools In Infants?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Question: Hello dr...last night my 2.5 month passed stool and i note the colour of his stool was like some greenish....is there any problem....plzz reply soon thanksss
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

Let me assure you that greenish stools are normal in children and not a cause for concern. It occurs due to rapid transit of faecal metter through the large intestine and so the bile does not get time to get converted into the yellow pigment of stool.

You need not worry. Just continue feeding the baby normally. No intervention required.

Hope that helps.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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What Causes Greenish Stools In Infants?

Brief Answer: it is normal Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Let me assure you that greenish stools are normal in children and not a cause for concern. It occurs due to rapid transit of faecal metter through the large intestine and so the bile does not get time to get converted into the yellow pigment of stool. You need not worry. Just continue feeding the baby normally. No intervention required. Hope that helps. Regards Dr. Diptanshu Das