
What Causes Greenish Stools In Infants?

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
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
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

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